News from August 3, 2012

August 6, 2012

Maine's largest sailboat race goes deep into night Several photos included in this story

 The Moonlight Regatta was started on a lark in 1928 by two brothers drinking bootleg whiskey, and often lasts into the next morning.

August 3, 2012

Cruiser-crushing tractor suspect held on $50,000 bail

A Vermont farmer is suspected of intentionally causing $250,000 in damage to sheriff's department cars.

August 3, 2012

Bird flu killed 162 New England seals, study finds

 There's no evidence that humans can contact the strain, but further study is needed, scientists say.

August 4, 2012

Shark-bitten man will revisit beach

Bandaged but able to walk, Chris Myers left a hospital Friday in good spirits, even cracking jokes about the shark that attacked him.

August 3, 2012

LePage: My inaccuracy based on 2005 info

But a college spokeswoman says there were no special requirements for Maine students then, either.

August 3, 2012

Leaders urge federal relief for New England fishermen

The federal government should declare a disaster in the New England commercial fishing industry after regulators warned of severe reductions in future catch limits, New England congress members said Friday.

August 3, 2012

Romney: 'I have paid taxes every year'

Romney has refused to release more than one year of personal tax returns, which has fueled speculation about what's in them.

August 3, 2012

Turnpike crashes cleared, traffic flowing

Crashes in the northbound lanes of the Saco-Scarborough area have been cleared and traffic is flowing, the turnpike authority says.

August 3, 2012

Judge denies Apple's bid for Samsung sanctions

 Apple sought the long-shot bid as punishment for Samsung Electronics Inc.'s decision to issue a controversial press release on the first day of testimony.

August 3, 2012

CDC issues fair warning about pig flu

It's the season for state and county fairs, and health officials are reminding fairgoers to be careful around pigs because of a new flu spreading from the animals to people.

August 3, 2012

Report: Military also brought prostitutes to Colombian hotel

A military investigation reveals U.S. service members brought women to their hotel rooms and allowed dogs to soil bed linens before President Barack Obama arrived in the country for an April summit.

August 3, 2012

'Person of interest' sought in Maine shooting

28-year-old Robert Terrill, who lived at the home, was not found during a manhunt the morning of the shooting.

August 4, 2012

Maine land use commission approves new director

Nicholas Livesay will oversee all development in Maine's 10 million-acre Unorganized Territory.

August 3, 2012

Disaster relief sought for New England fishermen

Sen. John Kerry says that a disaster declaration would allow Congress to speed economic assistance to the industry.

August 3, 2012

Mumford & Sons perform, plan to eat lobster Several photos included in this story

After a 20-minute delay, Mumford & Sons fans are treated to a live performance of "I will wait" at today's performance at Bull Moose in Scarborough.

August 3, 2012

Fake $20s in OOB lands Mass. man in real jail

Old Orchard Beach police arrested Fernando Paniss III, 41 of Milford, Mass., Thursday afternoon after a store clerk suspected he had tried to use three fake $20 at Palace Playland.

August 3, 2012

Joan Benoit Samuelson chooses B2B running mates

Samuelson says Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers and Leon Gorman have been, "instrumental with what I've done with my life."

August 3, 2012

Despite death in 'jamming' incident, manslaughter charge unlikely

A 102-year-old man dies of injuries from a crash in which responders were delayed by radio jamming.

August 3, 2012

Northern Maine mill to start 2nd paper machine



August 3, 2012

Budweiser horses at Augusta Civic Center today

AUGUSTA — If you missed the Budweiser Clydesdales in Waterville, you can catch them 3-6 p.m. today outside the North Wing of the Augusta Civic Center.

August 4, 2012

Festival's band order announced

The lineup includes The Maccabees, Dawes, St. Vincent and the Dropkick Murphys.

August 3, 2012

US economy added 163K jobs in July

Investors seemed pleased with the jobs report, though unemployment rose slightly last month.

August 3, 2012

3 charged in connection with alleged Maine meth lab

Devin Delisle charged with trafficking the drugs from his Fort Fairfield residence.

August 3, 2012

Report: Seal deaths linked to new avian flu strain

A new report identifies the cause of death as an influenza A virus "H3N8," which can jump from birds to marine mammals.

August 3, 2012

Gun threats leads to 2 arrests in Augusta

A search yielded two loaded handguns after a resident asked the driver to move the vehicle because it was blocking her driveway.

August 3, 2012

Police: NH burglary leads to extortion attempt by Maine man

A laptop and underwear were taken from a woman's apartment and explicit photos were later demanded from her.

August 3, 2012

Gay rights activists plan Chick-fil-A 'Kiss In' Several photos included in this story

Participants are encouraged to come to the fast-food chains Friday and kiss a fellow demonstrator of the same sex.

August 3, 2012

Michelle Obama to attend western Mass. fundraisers

The first lady begins her tour Friday with a $1,000-a-seat luncheon at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.

August 3, 2012

US prosecutors seek delay in NH hepatitis case

David Kwiatkowski is accused of stealing drugs from Exeter Hospital and contaminating syringes that were used on patients.

August 3, 2012

Dance review: Keigwin + Company helps audience enjoy Bates Festival

Four pieces combine to show dancers' fluidity, beauty with shows also planned for Friday and Saturday.

August 3, 2012

Central Maine Power Company testing electric cars

Employees from CMP field locations and corporate offices are using the vehicles daily and providing feedback.

August 3, 2012

6 Maine troopers to be sworn in on Friday

The swearing-in ceremony is being held at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.

August 3, 2012

Maine land use commission to vote on chairman

If approved, Nicholas Livesay will head the agency that oversees development in Maine's 10 million-acre Unorganized Territory.

August 3, 2012

Longfellow statue will be focus of ‘Art in Our Front Yard’ talk



August 3, 2012

Bill Nemitz: Advice to men: Don't be such boobs

Let's be honest here: If a man happens upon a woman who is breast-feeding in public, it's likely a no-win situation . . .

August 3, 2012

Movie theater attack: Did school drop the ball? Several photos included in this story

The school psychiatrist seeing James Holmes is said to have alerted a threat-assessment team.

August 3, 2012

Maine soldier killed by bus in South Korea

 Army Capt. David C. Haas, who served two tours in Iraq, was killed by a city bus.

August 3, 2012

Is this farmers market weathering market forces? Several photos included in this story

 Some say the South Portland Farmers Market isn't thriving at its new Hinckley Drive location; others argue it just needs time to take root.

August 3, 2012

Newspaper's former home eyed for 100-room hotel Several photos included in this story

 The Portland Press Herald building has been gutted and vacant since the news organization moved in 2010.

August 3, 2012

Big weekend to fill pockets of merchants

20120802_Econimpact Portland's mayor extols the benefits of events like Beach to Beacon and Mumford & Sons.

August 3, 2012

Local Dispatches

Maine man gets life for kidnapping, rape; Senate candidate will work for charity; dedication ceremony at Grand Truck Cemetery

August 3, 2012

Senate fails to pass bill to protect infrastructure from cyber attack

 Several national security officials urged passage of the measure, which Maine Sen. Susan Collins helped draft.

August 3, 2012

Beloved doctor and coach Bruce Churchill dies at 57



August 3, 2012

Jet out of Portland one of three in 'near miss'

As the commuter jet was landing in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, two others were taking off in the opposite direction.

August 3, 2012

Judge clears diocese of concealing abuse claim

 The first complaint about Raymond Melville came after other alleged abuse incidents, a judge rules.

August 3, 2012

Cheap Maine lobsters spark protests in Canada

 Emergency tactical police teams respond to distress calls from two separate lobster plants, which were under protest from 200 angry lobstermen.

August 2, 2012

Yarmouth is looking to reconnect itself

 Town officials and engineers are considering ways to link the village with the waterfront, which have been separated since the 1950s.

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