BRENTWOOD, N.H. – A New Hampshire man convicted of helping his millionaire businessman father plot a 2005 murder faces up to 30 years in prison at his sentencing. Jesse Brooks was convicted of conspiracy in November for recruiting friends to kill handyman Jack Reid and making payoffs to a person who took part in the […]
March 2010
Posted inNews
Legislative budget panel making final adjustments
The plan for filling a $310 million hole relies heavily on cuts to education and human services programs.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World
Dueling protesters converge on Capitol
There is no repeat of the ugly racial epithets and homophobic slurs aimed at congressmen Saturday.
Posted inNation & World
In student aid reform legislation, Obama seeks another domestic win
The bill would direct the government to originate all assistance loans, using the savings to hike grants.
Posted inSports
Silencing the boos
Boston gets a rare home victory and maintains its tenuous hold on the final playoff spot in the East.
Posted inNews
Feature Obituary: Oscar Libby, 81, multitalented retired General Marine foreman
LIMINGTON — Oscar W. Libby, a retired foreman at General Marine in Portland who worked his whole life and always kept a neatly cut lawn, died on Saturday. He was 81. Mr. Libby was remembered by his family Sunday afternoon as a worker. When he was 16, Mr. Libby lied about his age and got […]
Posted inSports
Dice-K making progress
Daisuke Matsuzaka throws against minor leaguers as he continues his recovery from injuries.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Temporary salary freeze for teachers would help balance budgets
If a union’s call for tax and fee increases is acceptable, so should be a request for restraint.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
New goalie boosts Pirates
Todd Ford stops 36 shots in his first game for Portland – a 2-1 win over the Manchester Monarchs.
Posted inSports
Mild winter offers chance for head start
High school baseball and softball teams won’t be stuck inside waiting for snow to melt as practices begin.