News from June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012

University of New England penalized by the NCAA

The NCAA's Division III Committee on Infractions completes its investigation into financial aid violations and cites the university for failing to monitor its financial aid process

June 13, 2012

Federal prosecutors drop case against John Edwards

Federal prosecutors dropped all charges today against the former presidential candidate after his corruption trial ended last month in a deadlocked jury.

June 13, 2012

Def Leppard talk Tom Cruise, 'Rock of Ages'

The band re-recorded some of its material for the new movie 'ROck of Ages', starring Alec Baldwin, Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

June 13, 2012

Casino mogul gives pro-Romney PAC $10 million

The mogul, Sheldon Adelson, had previously given $21 million to Newt Gingrich's campaign to almost single-handedly keep his candidacy alive a few extra months.

June 13, 2012

Dell eyes more than $2 billion in cuts over 3 years

The company has been struggling with weak PC sales as consumers increasingly shift to tablets and smartphones.

June 13, 2012

Jurors resume deliberating in Clemens' perjury trial

Jurors, who met for only 15 minutes Tuesday, resumed deliberations this afternoon as they work through a complex verdict sheet.

June 13, 2012

Giants, Coughlin unhappy with Patriots grabbing TE

Tom Coughlin was in no mood to be noble toward the New England Patriots for plucking injured tight end Jake Ballard off the waiver wire.

June 13, 2012

First-ever: Boy Scouts board member speaks out against ban on gays

Ernst & Young CEO James Turley becomes the first member of the Boy Scouts' executive board known to publicly disapprove of the policy.

June 13, 2012

Former 'Goodfellas' gangster Henry Hill dies

An associate in New York's Lucchese crime family, Hill told detailed and disturbing and often hilarious tales of life in the mob in the 1986 book "Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family."

June 13, 2012

Whitey Bulger's girlfriend to appeal jail sentence

 Catherine Greig, the mobster's longtime lover, was sentenced to 8 years in prison this week for conspiracy to harbor a fugitive and identity fraud.

June 13, 2012

Hepatitis C outbreak in New Hampshire

Dr. Jose Montero, state director of public health, will meet with the media Wednesday afternoon to give an update of the investigation.

June 13, 2012

Somalia's capital no longer 'World's Most Dangerous City'

The seaside city is enjoying a peace that, except for the infrequent attack, has lasted the better part of a year.

June 13, 2012

Witness for Dechaine: Further lab tests are needed

Convicted murdered Dennis Dechaine is seeking a new trial based on a partial DNA profile from an unknown male found on his alleged victim's dead body.

June 13, 2012

Study: Healthy people have 10,000 germ species in and on them

Already the findings are reshaping scientists' views of how people stay healthy.

June 13, 2012

Median list price for Portland homes rose in May

Portland was the 65th most-searched market nationally in May, based on research by Realtor.com.

June 13, 2012

Civic Center panel reconfigures plan for suites

The committee overseeing the renovation is looking at building a bank of suites on the building's west end to make them more attractive for leasing.

July 18, 2012

Angus King to opponents: No super PAC money

Democratic nominee Cynthia Dill commends King for his concern about the corrupting influence of money on politics, but Republican nominee Charlie Summers derides the proposal as "gimmickry."

June 13, 2012

JetBlue passengers sue airline over pilot scare

According to the lawsuit and a federal indictment, witnesses on Flight 191 say Capt. Clayton Osbon ran through the cabin in a wild rant.

June 13, 2012

Mountain fires devour homes in Colo., NM

With at least 19 large fires burning in nine states, President Obama says federal agencies are ready to provide personnel, equipment and emergency grants for states battling fire.

June 13, 2012

GWI buys midcoast Internet provider

With the acquisition of Rockland-based Midcoast Internet Solutions, the combined company will have 81 employees. No job losses are expected from the deal.

June 13, 2012

Accusers: Sandusky used threats and gifts to quiet victims

"He told me that if I ever told anyone that I'd never see my family again," a former foster child testified Wednesday at Sandusky's child sexual-abuse trial.

June 13, 2012

High school baseball, softball regional finals postponed

As of 2 p.m., all but two of the regional lacrosse championships scheduled for today are still on.

June 13, 2012

Mass. boy mauled by neighbor's pit bulls

The boy received 35 teeth and nail puncture wounds, and a 3 inch-by-3 inch section of his scalp was torn off.

June 13, 2012

Powell opposes US military intervention in Syria

According to former Secretary of State many countries are 'having these kinds of internal civil wars.'

June 13, 2012

Trailer hauling toilet paper ignites on Ohio road

Hundreds of rolls of toilet paper spilled into the roadway and much of the 10 tons on board was ruined.

June 13, 2012

NH's Red Arrow Diner recreated in Sandler film

The Red Arrow Diner is depicted in 'Grownups 2', currently being filmed in Massachusetts.

June 13, 2012

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to drug charges

Michael Folsom ordered 3,800 pills to support his 10 to 15 pill-per-day habit.

June 13, 2012

Baldwin man dies in motorcycle accident

Daniel Fifield Jr.'s off-road-style bike went into a culvert and crashed through a fence.

June 13, 2012

JD Salinger's son stunned by veto of NH bill

The author's heirs wanted to prevent commercial exploitation of the author such as the use of his image and name on coffee mugs.

June 13, 2012

Augusta family find themselves suddenly homeless

The couple and their 6-year-old son come home to find city officials posting their apartment building unfit to live in. "I have $4 to my name. I just spent $200 on groceries."

June 13, 2012

Southern Baptists set to elect 1st black president Video clip included



June 13, 2012

NYC mayor Bloomberg forms $9M mayors' challenge

The billionaire mayor invites 1,300 mayors to compete for millions in funding for new programs to solve urban challenges and enhance city life.

June 13, 2012

Senators back NH town bid to change pond name

U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte write to the chairman of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names urging board members to approve the request.

June 13, 2012

Bangor man faces sex charges involving boy, 7

Police began an investigation after an electronic photo of a sexual assault involving a child was sent to Brewer police.

June 13, 2012

Man charged with not paying $50K in child support

According to the complaint, Dennis Allain of Worcester, Mass., has paid just $461 to support his son now living in Maine. His last payment of $19 was made in March 1998.

June 13, 2012

Belgrade approves tax break for pipeline

Residents approve a tax break for a firm that proposes to build a natural gas pipeline through central Maine.

June 13, 2012

Car bombs kill at least 63 during Iraq pilgrimage Video clip included

A Baghdad military spokesman says the attacks are meant to reignite all-out sectarian bloodshed, "but Iraqis are fully aware of the terrorism agenda and will not slip into a sectarian conflict."

June 13, 2012

Feds: Horse racing operation tied to drug cartel

"This case is a prime example of the ability of Mexican drug cartels to establish footholds in legitimate U.S. industries," says the chief of the IRS' criminal investigation unit.

June 13, 2012

National arts official visiting Rockland, Portland

National Endowment for the Arts chairman Rocco Landesman is visiting Rockland and Portland to see how the creative economy is helping local communities.

June 13, 2012

Giffords protege wins Ariz. House seat

Ron Barber, who almost lost his life in the Arizona shooting rampage that wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, defeats Republican Jesse Kelly.

June 13, 2012

Freedom in action stuns new arrival



June 13, 2012

Conspirator in Maine woman's death is sentenced

 The getaway-car driver gets at least seven years for his role in Krista Dittmeyer's death.

June 13, 2012

A presidential film: 'George, it's all about you' Several photos included in this story

George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush Former President George H. W. Bush celebrates his 88th birthday in Maine with a screening of a film of his life.

June 13, 2012

Dennis Dechaine's lawyer pushes DNA validity

 But at the hearing on the convicted killer's bid for a new trial in Maine, the state tries to show how easily the evidence could have been contaminated.

June 13, 2012

India Street: Tall things considered

 City officials tour the area Tuesday, led by neighbors who want to see some building height limits reduced.

June 13, 2012

Governor holds off on issuing of bonds

Paul LePage About $40 million approved by legislators and voters in 2009 can’t be spent without his OK.

June 13, 2012

Maine Senate: Valentino overtakes Pilon in 5

Dutremble, Boyle and Millett also win in districts that serve Biddeford-Saco and Portland.

June 13, 2012

Dispatches

Same-sex marriage backers exceed goal to earn grant / Bucksport boy hurt in fall during school trip at Fort Knox / Down East arts promotion program gets $250,000 grant ... and more news from around Maine.

June 13, 2012

Bill Nemitz: Freedom in action stuns new arrival



June 13, 2012

Portland House districts: Democrats Jorgensen, Moonen, Farnsworth capture primaries



June 13, 2012

Maine House Primaries Roundup



June 13, 2012

Results of local races, questions

Budget votes for Regional School Units 23 and 5 / Roosters in Raymond ... and more

June 13, 2012

Summers, Dill win, join King as finalists for Snowe’s seat

The U.S. Senate race in Maine is expected to be expensive and have national ramifications.

June 13, 2012

Analysis: Low turnout may bode ill for King rivals



July 30, 2012

U.S. House District 1: Calder concedes to Courtney

Calder says he won't seek a recount in the tightly contested race and will help Courtney campaign against U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, throughout the summer and fall.

June 13, 2012

U.S. House District 2 voters fulfill hope of Kevin Raye Several photos included in this story

The Eastport businessman wins the GOP nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud – for the second time.

June 13, 2012

Democrats Jorgensen, Moonen, Farnsworth capture primaries Several photos included in this story



June 13, 2012

House roundup House primary races



June 13, 2012

Local races School committee, town council



June 14, 2012

Summers, Dill win, join King as finalists for Snowe's seat Several photos included in this story

Kevin Raye U.S. SENATE: Maine race is expected to be expensive and have national ramifications

June 12, 2012

Valentino leading in state Senate primary race

Rep. Linda Valentino is running against Rep. Don Pilon for the Senate District 5 Democratic nomination.

June 13, 2012

1st District GOP race too close to call

Political newcomer Patrick Calder of Portland held a 293-vote lead over Senate majority leader Jon Courtney of Springvale with 134 of 175 precincts reporting.

June 13, 2012

Valentino leading state Senate primary



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