Exxon Mobil says tests show no health risks. But one person is treated for hydrocarbon exposure.
2011
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Reliving 15 minutes of fame that lasted
Cushing’s Point Museum in South Portland recaptures U.S. history.
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People & Entertainment: Who’s in the house? Yikes, it’s a teenager
WASHINGTON – A teenager now lives at the White House. Malia Obama, the eldest of President Obama’s two daughters, turned 13 on the Fourth of July. As usual, she was sharing her parents with hundreds of others on her special day. Obama and first lady Michelle Obama invited hundreds of troops and their families from […]
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Feature obituary: Shirley Clements, 90, always wanted the best for her family
SHAPLEIGH – When John Clements talks about growing up in Sanford, he tells people he lived in the “Leave It to Beaver” household. The ultimate homemaker, his mother, Shirley Clements, always made sure her house was clean and her family was well fed, even when money was tight. Mrs. Clements, 90, of Shapleigh, died June […]
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Hospitals strive to remain on ‘preferred list’
The State Employee Health Commission rates Maine institutions, encouraging improvements in quality.
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Former IMF chief faces new threat
A French writer says she will formally accuse him of trying to rape her during a 2002 book interview.
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Discoveries made 30 years apart give us a glimpse deep into Maine’s forested past
Fragments of ancient spruce trees — ‘beautifully preserved’ — point to an earth-shaking event 13,500 years ago on the coast of Maine.
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Tom Caron: ‘Salty’ takes big strides, gives Red Sox confidence
The All-Star Break is just five days away. For most players, it’s a midsummer breather and a chance to regroup for the second half of the grueling baseball season. The Red Sox will be well represented in Phoenix next week. Adrian Gonzalez and David Ortiz will be starting for the AL, while Jacoby Ellsbury and […]
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Travel agents survive in the age of the Internet
The ‘go-to’ experts say they give clients the best deals — and peace of mind.
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Petraeus sees Afghan war shifting east
The U.S. commander spends his last Fourth of July in uniform before taking over at the CIA.