He thought a spiritual guru commanded him to kill as a test, a defense expert says.
2011
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Open for Business, Jan. 19, 2011
Mainely Gold in Westbrook The new jewelry store Mainely Gold has opened at 23 Bridgton Road, Suite 3, Westbrook, boasting an eclectic mix of merchandise and collectibles ranging from rocks and coins to estate and handcrafted jewelry. The store specializes in a variety of gemstones, most notably watermelon tourmaline. It also buys and sells gold and silver. Mainely […]
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Court system cash strapped, says chief justice
AUGUSTA — Maine Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Leigh Saufley told lawmakers Tuesday the state court system is maximizing its resources amid security and staffing concerns.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. to fight Bolivia on allowing coca-leaf chewing
Washington wants the U.N. to keep the ban, but Bolivia insists use of the stimulant is a vital cultural tradition.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Pirates Notebook: Returning forwards give Pirates’ offense a boost
Forwards Mark Parrish and Igor Gongalsky have returned from injuries to provide a lift for the Portland Pirates. In his first three games after missing 19 games because of a groin injury, Parrish had two goals and two assists. Gongalsky, who missed seven games because of a concussion, scored his first AHL goal and had […]
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Maine Open: A new home
This year’s event will be at the Falmouth Country Club. Also, the Portland Open won’t be held.
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College Connections: He’s tending to more than just the goal
Mark Taylor took a look at Nick Broadwater and knew he had a good goalie. It wasn’t just the way Broadwater moved. It wasn’t just the way he skated. “He’s got a great poise factor,” said Taylor, the men’s hockey coach at Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y. “I like the way he is mentally. The […]
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Debate more civil leading up to House vote on health care reform
Repeal backers should prevail today, but the Senate is unlikely to go along, ensuring a long fight.
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Quake hits remote area of Pakistan, no major damage
ISLAMABAD — A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked a remote area of southwestern Pakistan early today, shaking many parts of the country and causing tremors as far away as India and the United Arab Emirates. The quake was centered in Baluchistan province, the country’s most sparsely populated area, said the United States Geological Service, occurring […]
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Citi profits up after tapping into reserves
Citigroup stock takes a dip, but fourth quarter 2010 is far better than in 2009.