News from July 14, 2012

July 14, 2012

Campaign devil is in the details

Barack Obama Congress has stymied many of President Obama's proposals to address critical problems and he now seems to be waiting for a possible second term, while Mitt Romney promises change, but offers little in the way of specifics.

July 15, 2012

State House Notebook: Reporter: LePage clip 'speaks for itself'



July 15, 2012

Registration drive throws wide net – a bit too wide

 A nonprofit triggers reports of mailings to pets and dead people when it relies on easy-to-get lists.

July 18, 2012

Q&A: Summers' inside pitchman Several photos included in this story

Lance Dutson, former head of the conservative Maine Heritage Policy Center, has quickly moved from outsider to insider. Now he's managing his first political campaign, for Maine's GOP U.S. Senate candidate, Charlie Summers.

July 14, 2012

Washington Notebook: Money will tell a story this week



July 14, 2012

Truth Test: Could same-sex marriage law threaten religious groups' tax-exempt status?



July 15, 2012

Dishwasher fire heavily damages Gorham home

A neighbor called the fire department after seeing smoke coming from the house.

July 14, 2012

PUC reviewing Central Maine Power's bad-debt write-offs



July 14, 2012

Obama doubles down on strategy linking Romney, Bain Capital

Even some Republicans, meanwhile, call on their candidate to release tax records.

July 14, 2012

In downturn, CMP unplugs most ever for nonpayment

The spike in disconnects – a reflection of a struggling economy in Maine – came as the electric company also strengthened its credit collections.

July 15, 2012

No substitute for nuance, actress says

'Touching and important' things, not special effects, make good film, Karen Black tells film buffs in Waterville.

July 15, 2012

Bill Nemitz: A Mainer testifies for all with invisible wounds



July 14, 2012

Are lobstermen keeping their traps shut? Several photos included in this story

A glut in supply has led to record low prices. But if lobster fishermen are breaking the law to boost demand, they’re not saying.

July 14, 2012

Kennebec County Republicans to choose state Senate candidate

Committee members will choose between a House member with mainstream views and a teacher who represents the GOP's more conservative wing.

July 14, 2012

DEP warns of unhealthy air along Maine coast

From Kittery to Acadia National Park, elevated ground-level ozone is expected to be a problem through midnight tonight.

July 14, 2012

Ceremony marks 150th anniversary of Thoreau's death

The author and naturalist is known for his books 'Walden' and 'The Maine Woods.'

July 14, 2012

Massachusetts doctor awaits Green Party presidential nod

Jill Stein acknowledges that her candidacy is a super long shot, but notes that a growing number of people are expressing frustration with the two major parties.

July 14, 2012

Motorist killed in Gardiner accident

Police believe the victim experienced a medical problem while driving.

July 14, 2012

Maine loon plates free pass for state parks

Drivers with the plates will be admitted free to all 48 parks and historic sites.

July 14, 2012

Maine inmates rarely escape, state corrections chief says

Although two inmates walked out of a minimum-facility last Sunday, Maine has a good record in preventing escapes, Joseph Ponte says.

July 15, 2012

Police: China man's death 'suspicious' Several photos included in this story



July 14, 2012

Teenager shot while attempting to burn Gorham home, police say Several photos included in this story

Authorities are not saying whether there is any connection with arsons in Gorham this spring.

July 14, 2012

Driver crashes into two York police cruisers

No one was hurt, police say, but the driver was charged with operating under the influence and texting while driving.

July 14, 2012

Maine mom keeps attention on missing toddler

The path of Ayla's Walk with Trista, set for 4 p.m. today in Portland, mirrors the route the girl and her mother used to take.

July 14, 2012

Maine lobster boats racing in two harbors

Lobstermen will be competing in Searsport today and will be back racing in Stonington on Sunday.

July 14, 2012

Minot woman dies in car crash

Susan Fortier was turning left onto Route 4 when she was hit by a truck, police say.

July 14, 2012

Dispatches

George Jaime Sr.

July 14, 2012

Scarborough, Habitat join up for housing project

The Broadturn Road project is the largest subdivision undertaken by the local Habitat for Humanity.

July 14, 2012

New England Dispatches



July 14, 2012

Domestic violence initiative advances

A pledge of $36,000 is made toward establishing an electronic monitoring system in Maine.

July 14, 2012

Gay marriage foe questions effect on religious freedom

But an advocate says the law explicitly exempts the clergy.

July 14, 2012

Old home heating oil dumped illegally in city

Police trace the likely source of 150-200 gallons of the toxic waste to three tanks that had been sold for scrap metal.

July 14, 2012

'Tomato bombs'
planted around Portland

The potted vines, popping up in random locations, will reward the community that keeps them alive.

July 14, 2012

Colby alumnus tainted by British rate scandal

The college speaks highly of Robert Diamond Jr., who has donated millions

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