News from July 22, 2012

July 22, 2012

Radio jammer interferes with response to crash that injures 11

The Federal Communications Commission will be called upon to investigate another case of jamming

July 22, 2012

Maine's electric rates move closer to national average



July 22, 2012

California neurosurgeons banned from human research

The University of California, Davis, takes action after the doctors were accused of sidestepping protocols in experiments involving dying cancer patients.

July 23, 2012

Rapid die-off of bats worries wildlife experts

A mysterious fungus disease that reached Maine only two years ago is virtually eradicating little brown bats.

July 23, 2012

Electricity rates expected to climb – and climb

This month’s modest increase will be followed by more hikes over the next five years to pay for power grid upgrades.

July 22, 2012

Pleasure boat runs aground in Bristol

Three people have to be removed from their pleasure boat after it runs aground on rocks near Pemaquid Beach

July 22, 2012

Police allege that man involved in early morning crash in Bath was drunk

Andrew McNelly's station wagon destroys a utility pole before landing on its roof

July 22, 2012

Shooting suspect's gun range membership rejected

The gun club owner was in contact via voicemail with James Holmes, and said, "there's something weird here."

July 22, 2012

Windham Walgreens robbed

The robber was captured on camera.

July 22, 2012

Scott unravels, Els wins British Open

Adam Scott bogeys the final four holes, leaving Ernie Els with his fourth major championship.

July 22, 2012

Netanyahu: Iran tops his agenda in Romney meeting

The Israeli prime minister refuses to endorse a candidate, but is looking forward to his meeting with Mitt Romney next week.

July 22, 2012

Wiggins wins Tour de France

Bradley Wiggins becomes the first Briton to win the cycling race.

July 22, 2012

Director Ron Howard visits Bangor

Ron Howard spends the weekend in Bangor, wins at the casino and notices the friendliness of the people.

July 22, 2012

Deputies think Michael Jackson's mom safe after reported missing

A family member officially reported her missing Saturday night amid a dispute over the estate of her superstar son.

July 22, 2012

NCAA to announce 'corrective' measures for Penn St

The NCAA will detail the sanctions on Monday.

July 22, 2012

Officials say assault rifle jammed in Colo. attack

The jammed weapon forced the shooter in the movie theater to switch to another gun with less fire power.

July 22, 2012

Shelter to get $750 K grant

The Preble Street Resource Center in Portland will get the grant to help homeless veterans.

July 22, 2012

NCAA to punish Penn State; Paterno statue removed

The NCAA said it will levy "corrective and punitive measures" against the school, which they will reveal on Monday.

July 22, 2012

LePage: Economy No. 1 US worry

The Maine governor says the economy is a bigger concern than national health care.

July 22, 2012

Dispatches



July 22, 2012

Bill Nemitz: Maine meeting brings romance after 51 years



July 22, 2012

Colby protesters demand ouster of trustee chair

Robert Diamond Jr. quit as CEO of a British bank amid questions about an interest rate scandal.

July 22, 2012

Homemade bombs in Winslow lead to crime spree suspects

Police say the case included break-ins, thefts, criminal mischief and vehicle burglaries.

July 22, 2012

Romney impersonator wants to make his mahk

Mitt Romney look alike But the stand-up comedian from Ogunquit who looks a lot like the Republican candidate must lose his heavy New England accent for his career to take off.

July 22, 2012

Appalachian Trail to link three continents

 Organizers are symbolically uniting North America and Europe through the International Appalachian Trail.

July 22, 2012

Plight at the end of the tunnel Several photos included in this story

 Sunday River's third annual Tough Mountain Challenge is the hardest, longest and muddiest so far, competitors say

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