News from June 30, 2012

June 30, 2012

Garnett returning to the Celtics

After considering retirement, future Hall-of-Famer Kevin Garnett has chosen to return to the Boston Celtics for a 3-year deal worth $34 million.

June 30, 2012

Maine lawyer charged in bomb threat

An attorney who's represented several high-profile murder defendants in Maine faces two misdemeanor charges for calling in bomb threats to schools.

July 1, 2012

Trooper who crashed into wrong-way driver has done other feats

In addition to Friday's heroics, Trooper Douglas Cropper has been involved in many high-profile incidents on Interstate 295.

June 30, 2012

Stolen Salvador Dali painting mailed back to NYC

The Postal Service says a $150,000 stolen Salvador Dali painting has been mailed back to New York from Europe and intercepted at Kennedy International Airport.

July 1, 2012

Report: Ex-Penn State president OK'd not reporting Sandusky to police

A news organization says it has seen emails showing Penn State's former president Graham Spanier agreed not to take allegations of sex abuse against ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to authorities but worried university officials would be "vulnerable" for failing to report it.

June 30, 2012

Adelson giving another $10 million to GOP

The casino billionaire has now given $51 million to the GOP in this election cycle.

June 30, 2012

Motorist dies in E Maine crash



June 30, 2012

Defendant commits suspect suicide in Ariz. courtroom

It involves scuba gear, a burned mansion and possibly poison. "This is one of the strangest cases I've seen," said a Maricopa County sheriff's spokesman.

June 30, 2012

Standish home destroyed by fire

It took 90 minutes and help from 12 agencies to put out the blaze at 1215 Richville Road.

June 30, 2012

Maine's beaches called cleanest since 2008

And that's after 2011, when two-thirds of Maine's 61 public-access beaches had no water quality issues.

June 30, 2012

Hoax leads to free tacos in Alaska town

The residents of Bethel, Alaska have never had a fast-food restaurant. So when they heard Taco Bell was opening one, they became overjoyed. It turn outs, however, it wasn't true...

June 30, 2012

Maine drive-in theater gets new owner

Donald C. Brown Jr. previously ran a drive-in in Delaware for 14 years, and hopes to bring some old-time nostalgia — and a renovated snack bar — back to the Pine Tree State.

June 30, 2012

Custody, images at stake in Cruise-Holmes divorce

When Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes first got together, he jumped on a couch, she gushed girlishly, and many of their fans said, "Huh?" Now, their split could cause just as much drama.

June 30, 2012

State urges bass fishing in some E Maine waters

A new law allows licensed fishermen to help deal with invasive species like large-mouth bass that were introduced to the area illegally.

June 30, 2012

First Maine charter school to be in Fairfield

"We've created a school (that's) meeting specific needs for kids that have not been met in the traditional school system," Emanuel Pariser said.

June 30, 2012

US man critical after chimp attack in S. Africa

Andrew Oberle was bitten repeatedly and dragged for nearly a half-mile after going through a fence that separate humans from the chimps.

June 30, 2012

Local & State Dispatches

Police investigate shooting that injures 20-year-old / Freeport woman charged after crash injures two / Miane Diocese still seeks changes in new health care law ... and more news from around the state.

June 30, 2012

Snowe: Health care law a ‘bloated monstrosity’

The senator renews her call for a financial analysis of the Affordable Care Act in light of upcoming budget work.

June 30, 2012

The day after: GOP says health law hurts economy

The Republicans’ attack and White House’s response suggest the debate will continue vigorously into the fall.

June 30, 2012

Highway bill funds Downeaster service

Congress approves a measure that also keeps exemptions to continue the Metro bus service.

June 30, 2012

Panel votes no review of turnpike toll increase



July 10, 2012

Dill, Summers file financial disclosures

The reports, filed late, show a lower range of assets than Angus Kings’ and are not as in-depth.

June 30, 2012

Cornell du Houx drops out of House race

The lawmaker, who was involved in a high-profile breakup, is going on active duty in the Navy.

June 30, 2012

Ayla Reynolds' $30,000 reward expires tonight

The Waterville toddler vanished seven months ago. The reward if for any information leading to her whereabouts.

June 30, 2012

Duo arrested on cocaine trafficking charges

Juan Maldonado, 37, is charged with aggravated trafficking, and his girlfriend, Jennifer Marie Poirier, is also arrested.

June 30, 2012

Ranger from Maine recalled at service

A chaplain prays for a break in the weather so the body of ranger Nick Hall can be recovered.

June 30, 2012

Are fewer people driving drunk in Maine?

 An analysis of court data in Maine points to a 25 percent drop in arrests over 10 years, but that trend might reflect cutbacks in patrols.

June 30, 2012

An 'ax to grind' over trees?

 The owner of a Wells collectibles museum accuses the town of an arbitrary crackdown.

June 30, 2012

Wednesday's not exactly their first choice for Fourth

20120629_Holiday Maine businesses that cater to tourists worry about not having a long weekend this year, but silver linings abound.

June 30, 2012

Improved pool safety eases a mom's grief

20120628_BakerPools Ten years after the tragic death of her daughter, a Thomaston artist recalls her crusade for new rules.

June 30, 2012

Philly educator set to take reins of Portland schools

Emmanuel Caulk, 40, impressed local officials with his ability to engage people and his desire to raise academic expectations.

June 30, 2012

Trooper uses his cruiser to stop errant driver, 88

An elderly man driving the wrong way on I-295 crashes to a halt – before reaching Tukey’s Bridge.

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