News from September 18, 2012

September 18, 2012

N.H. court upholds lawyer's disbarment

The court called Attorney Timothy O'Meara's conduct "egregious" and said the biggest injury he caused was to the integrity of the legal profession.

September 19, 2012

Navy officer faked own death to end affair

The Navy investigates and relieves him of his week-old assignment as submarine commander.

September 18, 2012

Kate's Butter pledges fixes to mollify Maine neighbors

Neighbors had complained about late-night noise at the popular Old Orchard Beach creamery.

September 19, 2012

Truth Test: Senate candidates tell falsehoods at debate

Republican Charlie Summers, Independent Angus King and Democrat Cynthia Dill all made inaccurate claims during Monday's debate in Lewiston.

September 18, 2012

Cruise ship passengers bring fresh perspective to Portland Several photos included in this story

 A steady stream of cruise ships is bringing thousands of visitors to Portland's shores this summer, and they bring more than just money.

September 19, 2012

Fresh waves of anti-Angus King ads to air

The independent's campaign fires back at ads sponsored by national pro-Republican groups.

September 18, 2012

Feature obituary: 'Amazing' Matthew Shaw, 38, overcame autism, loved music

Matthew Shaw defied the odds and rose above the challenges of autism to create a successful career and a meaningful life . . .

September 18, 2012

Mass. scholar: Jesus cites wife in ancient script

Christian tradition has long held that Jesus was unmarried, but a fourth-century artifact provides contradicting evidence.

September 19, 2012

LePage cartoon confounds Maine high school principals

Administrators receive a message from the governor’s office, but they aren’t sure what he was trying to say.

September 18, 2012

Maine gay-rights leader to get diversity award

Rita Kissen is an author, singer, composer and retired professor who founded the Portland chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

September 18, 2012

Deering boys' hockey to merge with Portland High

Reversing its stance from a year ago, the Maine Principals’ Association approved a waiver Tuesday to allow Portland and Deering High to form a co-op boys’ hockey team for the next two years.

September 18, 2012

School bus crash sends Maine students to hospital

Nine people were sent to hospitals Tuesday afternoon after a head-on collision between a school bus and a car.

September 18, 2012

Scarborough gives final OK to assisted living facility

The project proposal angered neighbors on Black Point Road, prompting them to form the Friends of Oak Hill group to fight the project.

September 18, 2012

Carter grandson arranged Romney video's release

James Carter IV says he tracked the source down on Twitter in August and convinced them to trust a journalist at Mother Jones magazine with the clips.

September 18, 2012

More than half of Maine to be obese by 2030

Mississippi is expected to remain the fattest state for at least two more decades, but at least half the people in 39 states will be obese.

September 18, 2012

Median list price of Portland homes up slightly in August

Meanwhile, homes actively for sale in the Portland metropolitan area fell almost 17 percent from a year ago.

September 18, 2012

Northeast ocean temperatures reach record high

The previous record high for the first six months of a year was set in 1951.

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September 18, 2012

Ryan in NH: Safety net shouldn't encourage dependency

"We believe in equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome."

September 18, 2012

Portland officials, parents adjusting after school fire Several photos included in this story

Parents with jobs scramble to arrange child care, and school officials hope to reopen Monday.

September 18, 2012

US homebuilder confidence surges to 6-year high

After a dismal 2011, homebuilders have seen their fortunes begin to turn around this year as the housing market recovery has steadily gained momentum.

September 18, 2012

Sea Dogs announce 2013 season schedule

The season opener will be April 4 at Hadlock Field against Trenton.

September 18, 2012

Romney tries to stem damage after video remarks Video clip included

The candidate's advisers acknowledge the remarks may dominate news coverage for days but dispute the notion that his comments could fundamentally change the election.

September 18, 2012

State police seek help in identifying burglary suspect

A surveillance photo shows a middle-aged man, wearing large wire-rimmed glasses, and wearing a backpack.

September 18, 2012

Apple's stock hits $700 for first time

The rally in its stock price puts its value at $656 billion, more than any public company has ever been worth, if one ignores inflation.

September 18, 2012

Maine delegates: China trip promising Several photos included in this story

One Maine official says the state hoped to secure $3 million to $5 million in new business deals, but it'll be a few weeks before details are released.

September 18, 2012

Brooklyn man charged with selling crack in Portland

Based on complaints from the neighborhood, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency launched an investigation into the suspected sale of drugs from 193 Congress St.

September 18, 2012

Chicago teachers vote to return to classroom

Jubilant delegates poured out of a South Side union hall singing "solidarity forever," cheering, honking horns and yelling, "We're going back."

September 18, 2012

NH group to sue EPA over bay pollution controls

The Great Bay Municipal Coalition believes pollution control requirements are too demanding and expensive.

September 18, 2012

Obama team tries to lower expectations for debates

The three October debates could be one of the Republicans' best opportunities to break through with voters.

September 18, 2012

Saco man gets 2 years for stealing from employer

Joel Bailey admitted writing more than $600,000 in checks to himself and his own technology company from his employer's line of credit.

September 18, 2012

French court orders magazine to hand over photos of Kate

Under the ruling, the magazine Closer cannot publish anymore images of a partially clad Kate Middleton, including on its website and tablet application.

September 18, 2012

2 officials in small Maine town die unexpectedly

Selectman Duane Gray and Deputy Town Clerk Janet Torrey both passed away over the weekend.

September 18, 2012

Researchers tag great white sharks off Cape Cod Several photos included in this story Video clip included

The project aims to help shed light on the sharks' migration patterns, protect breeding and birthing sites, improve public safety and raise awareness about the threatened species.

September 18, 2012

US Chamber launches new ads in Maine, Montana, Ohio

A Chamber official declined to say how much the group was spending for the ads that will air for 10 days to two weeks, simply calling them a "massive buy."

September 18, 2012

Deputy corrals defiant moped driver in Augusta

The blue lights were flashing, but the moped driver kept going.

September 18, 2012

Winthrop man who 'just up and disappeared' still missing

Joshua Dutch, 33, was last seen Friday shortly before midnight.

September 18, 2012

UMaine a party school? To a degree

 This summer, for the first time ever, UMaine made list of the nation's top party colleges, but some say it's unwarranted.

September 18, 2012

Hezbollah leader urges huge crowd to keep protesting

Although the massive, well-organized rally in Beirut was peaceful, protesters in Afghanistan set fires near a U.S. military base and clashed with police in Pakistan.

September 18, 2012

Proposed Westbrook blasting rules head to planners

The city's agreement with Pike Industries can't be enforced unless some zoning is revised.

September 17, 2012

Boston archdiocese reorganization seeks final approval

The Boston Archdiocese devised the plan over nearly two years as it faces potentially crippling problems, including a priest shortage, and worsening financial and attendance numbers.

September 18, 2012

Four injured in Maine boating accident

The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Maine Marine Patrol.

September 17, 2012

South Portland council backpedals, OKs angled parking on Ocean Street

The City Council reversed its original position on parking in Knightville, voting Monday night to allow some angled parking in the business district.

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