News from July 8, 2012

July 9, 2012

National experts split over Maine's charter-school law

Some outside groups say it's the best in the nation, others say it has major flaws.

July 31, 2012

Candidates likely to skip conventions

Several of Maine's high-profile political figures will campaign here instead of attending the events at Tampa or Charlotte, N.C.

July 8, 2012

Egypt's president defies generals

Mohammed Morsi The Islamist leader's order for parliament to reconvene shows he's ready to stand up to the military rulers.

July 9, 2012

Elderly face crossroads: Letting go of the wheel Several photos included in this story

20120706_Drivers For Maine’s growing senior population, deciding when to stop driving can be tough, but there are resources to help.

July 8, 2012

Bath Heritage Days: Old beauties attract the attention of car fanciers Several photos included in this story

 A show of antique vehicles carries the day as the city's summer festival wraps up.

July 8, 2012

Temperatures across U.S. cool slightly

The heat of the past several days is blamed for at least 35 deaths.

July 8, 2012

Farnsworth Art Museum honors Ipcar

The 94-year-old artist, who lives on the midcoast, is awarded the 2012 Made in America award.

July 8, 2012

Islamists protest NATO supply line in Pakistan

A convoy from Lahore to Islamabad includes about 200 vehicles carrying some 8,000 people.

July 8, 2012

Syrian military holds exercises in show of force

The maneuvers are the second to be carried out since the uprising began 16 months ago.

July 8, 2012

Egypt's generals convening on recall of parliament

They will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the new Islamist president's decree.

July 9, 2012

Critics urge LePage to apologize for Gestapo remark Video clip included

Paul LePage They say the terror of Hitler's secret police 'should not be trivialized for political shock.'

July 8, 2012

Federer wins 7th Wimbledon title

He defeats Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 under a closed roof.

July 8, 2012

Nearly 400-year-old maple tree topples

The fallen tree is found on the Androscoggin River in Leeds.

July 8, 2012

Egypt's president orders dissolved parliament back

The decree by Islamist Mohammed Morsi likely will lead to a clash with the powerful generals who handed power to him June 30.

July 8, 2012

Collins' voting streak nears 5,000

The Maine Republican senator hasn't missed a vote since taking office in January 1997.

July 8, 2012

Early exit spoils Maine native's debut with Sea Dogs

Mike MacDonald is the first Maine native to play for the Dogs, but leaves in the first with an injury.

July 8, 2012

Camden film festival passes on sale

Passes for the Sept. 27-30 event are available at discounted prices, from $65 to $125, before Aug. 1.

July 8, 2012

L.L. Bean celebration 'very successful'

Only routine health problems and two fender-benders are reported during the 100th anniversary's finale.

July 8, 2012

Police seek tips on missing woman

New information leads investigators to believe people in the community may have more information about her 1998 disappearance.

July 8, 2012

Injured hiker rescued from Appalachian Trail

The teen hurt her ankle and had to be carried out over two miles of treacherous terrain, the warden service says.

July 9, 2012

Mother of two charged in bank robbery

Police say Jamilee Kus of Waterville was apprehended at gunpoint Sunday on the Maine Turnpike in Scarborough.

July 8, 2012

Congressman Frank marries longtime partner

The Bay State representative weds an Ogunquit man in Newton, Mass.

February 13

The alewives argument Several photos included in this story

 The Washington County fight to open up the St. Croix River to millions of alewives has brought together a once-divided tribe, created foes among inland smallmouth bass interests and mobilized advocates on just about every jurisdictional level. Now, a fish's fate – and a county's – hangs on what happens next.

July 8, 2012

Truth test: Are domestic partners being denied hospital visitation rights?

While visits to hospitalized same-sex partners have been prevented, new rules deter this from happening.

July 8, 2012

From some of the world's hottest spots, tips for surviving high temps

Sudanese shopkeepers do business only after dusk, Afghans sleep on the roof and Indian families drink unripened mango boiled in water.

July 8, 2012

Spate of crashes draws attention to aging drivers

Behind the wheel, Maine’s older residents are a relatively safe lot. But when vision, cognition and physical abilities wane, giving up the keys may actually save lives.

July 8, 2012

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July 8, 2012

Police: Speed, alcohol factors in pair of collisions

LifeFlight is called in when a car involved in a Harrison crash later hits another car head on.

July 8, 2012

Grant money for Skowhegan placed on hold

The downtown revitalization funds are held up following a freeze on $40 million in bonds by Gov. Paul LePage.

July 8, 2012

Heat hits new highs in U.S. cities

 At least 30 deaths are blamed on the heat, with nine in Maryland and 10 in Chicago, mostly the elderly.

July 8, 2012

Local event raises funds to aid far-off medical clinic

 A community group and a nonprofit team up to send supplies to the newly independent South Sudan.

July 7, 2012

Fireworks 'pure terror' at nearby farm

Susan Campbell says the display was worse than she imagined, comparing it to feeling like she was in a war zone.

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