The architect of King’s culture of curiosity gains national attention once again.
March 2010
White House says it’s not worried about challenges to health care bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The White House says it isn’t worried that 13 state attorneys general are suing to overturn the massive health care overhaul, and many legal experts agree the effort is futile. But the lawsuit, filed in federal court seven minutes after President Barack Obama signed the 10-year, $938 billion health care bill, underscores […]
Team gets rare look at birth of whale
Biologists who saw the event said the right whale dove and resurfaced, ‘then this little thing pops up.’
Feature Obituary: Resourceful James Mann, 90, lifelong son of Wolfe’s Neck
FREEPORT – James Thomas Mann moved five times during his lifetime, but he never left Wolfe’s Neck. “He spent 90 years living on the same road,” and contributed a lot to the Freeport area during his lifetime, his son Ken Mann said. Mr. Mann died Monday at age 90. After serving stateside in the U.S. […]
Poll: Overhaul overwhelms a skeptical electorate
WASHINGTON – Americans remain skeptical about the health-care overhaul even after the House passed landmark legislation that promises to provide medical coverage for tens of millions of the uninsured. At the same time, most say the government should play a role in ensuring everyone has access to affordable care, a Bloomberg National Poll shows. A […]
Myths about legislation likely to show staying power
Both sides have ‘a number of beliefs … that are very difficult to shake,’ a public opinion expert says.
Measure’s impact on small businesses expected to vary
Some could enjoy tax benefits soon; for others, there are fears of costly mandates starting in 2014.
House votes on removal from sex-offender list
Offenders can request registry removal if their crime was a single offense more than 10 years ago.
For older women, fighting flab takes an hour a day
It takes that much moderate activity just to avoid gaining weight without dieting, a not-so-welcome study says.
Wardens: Man had illegal viper without permit
They say the poisonous reptile found in Saco was kept by Karl Ramsdell, who was hit with a snake-related fine in 2004.