Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The suspects became violent after going to a garage to collect a debt owed to them by the owner, police say.
The Red Sox scored six runs in the first inning and David Ortiz hit his 399th career homer, as Boston won for its ninth time in 11 games.
To avoid large classes, officials are inviting parents to try to out-of-neighborhood placement at Longfellow Elementary or East End Community School.
In two weeks, retiring congressman and leading gay-rights activist Barney Frank will marry his partner Jim Ready, of Ogunquit, in Massachusetts. Then, he’ll work to ensure that same-sex nuptials are legal in Maine.
61-year-old Dana Wilson, of Brewer, who once averaged 35 points per game for Husson University, was indicted Wednesday by a Penobscot County grand jury.
Dock workers rushed to unload stacked containers inside a cargo ship in New Jersey on Wednesday after Coast Guard officials heard knocking from inside one of the boxes.
U.S. Senate candidate Steve Woods says King would have to be "kidnapped by aliens" or "tortured" before joining Republicans.
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been excused from the team's draft room this year so he can concentrate on more important matters.
The remaining residents living in low-income rental units in the Eastland Hotel have 90 days to move out to allow for a major renovation that could include a new ballroom in Congress Plaza.
Marketing consultants say "stacking" the suites on the west end of the renovated Portland arena will give ticket-holders excellent views of concerts and other performances.
The crowded boat was full of asylum seekers hoping to find safety in Australia.
Seal Island has the largest puffin colony in the U.S., and now you can watch them playing, nesting and basking in the sun.
The best-known Christian ministry dedicated to helping people repress same-sex attraction is trying to distance its from the idea that gay people's sexual orientation can be permanently changed.
Joanne Dow says she's racing against women that are her daughter's age, but she wants one more chance to win an Olympic medal before retiring from the sport.
Red and white kitchen towels, a lemon-yellow hand mixer and a gas grill are among items the Maine senator and her fiancé hope to receive.
"It was like looking at the worst movie set you could imagine," Gov. John Hickenlooper said after flying over the 9-square-mile fire.
Nick Hal, of Patten, fell 2,500 feet on Mount Rainier last Thursday while trying to rescue four climbers from Waco, Texas.
Apple has accused Samsung of illegally copying the design of its iPad, and it appears Apple may win the case.
The pouring rain did not stop these kids including Luke Carey as he breaks free with ball during practice at the Challenger Sports soccer program Tuesday.
Gunmen raided the headquarters of a pro-government Syrian TV station early Wednesday, killing seven employees, kidnapping others and demolishing buildings, officials said.
The state may initiate legal action against a developer who bought the Kennebec Arsenal in 2007 but has yet to do anything with the property, the Bureau of General Services said Tuesday.
The Florida mother who was acquitted last year of murdering her 2-year-old daughter had mental health issues that contributed to her habitual lying, according to her lead attorney.
Nearly two decades before Matt Sandusky's blockbuster allegation that he was sexually abused by his adoptive father, his biological mother raised questions about their relationship.
Ben Worster, 29, attended Gorham High School, and later was awarded numerous honors and medals during his Army tour in Iraq.
The fishermen argued the wind farm will make navigation more risky, but now say they will work with the developers on ways to co-exist.
The youngest person to ever climb Mount Everest climbed Maine's highest peak Tuesday to kick off his latest expedition. Next up: New Hampshire and Vermont.
Filmmaker Ryan Cook is looking for a brave, determined boy to portray iconic Mainer Donn Fendler on the big screen.
A gift from the collection of William and Mary Louise Hamill, the 14-foot piece by Maine sculptor Jesse Salisbury will be displayed at the Jetport.
A foundation plans to shut down Casey Family Services, affecting 92 kids and putting pressure on a vulnerable system.
Georgetown selectmen allow the state treasurer to put his property in a less-generous tax abatement program and avoid penalties.