PORTLAND — As the anniversary of last year’s devastating Haiti earthquake approaches, a group of Waynflete School students have begun reflecting on the things they’ve done to try to help the victims, and how best to keep helping those in need. “They needed a lot of help before the earthquake. Now it’s even worse,” sixth-grader […]
2011
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Suspect in Arizona shooting held without bail
Asked if he understood that he could get life in prison or the death penalty for killing a federal judge. Jared Loughner said “yes.”
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Sanford police respond to bank robbery
A robber enters the Springvale branch of the Sanford Institute for Savings this afternoon and demands money.
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Bicycle tracks lead to juvenile burglar in Casco
The boy admits taking items from about two dozen vehicles, police say.
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Tom DeLay sentenced to 3 years in prison
DeLay was once one of the most powerful men in U.S. politics, ascending to the No. 2 job in the House of Representatives.
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Maine water districts urged to reduce fluoride
Federal guidelines say a drop from 1.2 parts per million to 0.7 will better balance dental protection with health concerns.
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Man charged with illegally diverting medical pot
A raid yields 201 marijuana plants, three pounds of processed marijuana, steroids, $1,000 and a 12-gauge shotgun, police say.
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Portland Police Beat: Jan. 10
Arrests 1/3 at 12 a.m. Nicholas Cota, 19, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Josiah Keefer on Park Street on charges of burglary (residential), theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violation of conditional release. 1/3 at 11 p.m. Paul Cram, 42, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Jeffrey Druan at Monument Square on charges […]
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'Good to go' to college: Grant buys computers for Portland adult ed grads
PORTLAND — When the Apple iPad was released last spring, Anja Hanson started thinking about how Portland Adult Education students lacked the necessary technology to compete in the 21st century. Understanding the challenge, Hanson, the program’s college transition adviser, quickly began considering solutions, acting upon even the most improbable of impulses. “I started out writing […]
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Giffords still in ICU, gives thumbs up to doctors
TUCSON, Ariz. — Doctors said today that Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ had given a thumbs up sign and tried to grab her breathing tube – heartening developments two days after surgery for a gunshot wound to the head. Dr. Peter Rhee said surgeons had seen many encouraging signs. On Sunday and today, Giffords was able […]