During his lifetime, John L. Schoepfle created hundreds of watercolor paintings that are on display in homes and businesses across Maine and the nation. He also was a founding member of the Art Guild of the Kennebunks, a juried art group that displays works at various venues throughout the year. And he kept painting right […]
2011
Seminar aims to educate on painkiller abuse
Law enforcement officials will attend today’s session, led by the maker of the drug OxyContin.
Judge says fire crew’s actions justified
A suspect had argued that his Alfred home, where officials found pipe bombs, had been entered illegally.
Sabre flight ticketing service to end contract with American
Another travel company is jumping into the fight with American Airlines over ticket information. Sabre Holdings, which runs a computer system that allows travel agents to see flight and fare information, said it will end its contract with American in early August. Until then, American fares will show up lower on lists viewed by travel […]
Return of al-Sadr stirs mixed emotions among Iraqis
His presence ensures he will be a powerful — and feared — voice as U.S. forces leave the country.
In Romania, witches will cast spells to protest taxes
MOGOSOIA, Romania – Everyone curses the tax man, but Romanian witches angry about having to pay up for the first time are planning to use cat excrement and dead dogs to cast spells on the president and government. Also among Romania’s newest taxpayers are fortune tellers — but they probably should have seen it coming. […]
Bank of America will give customers choice of checking accounts and fees
The pilot program in three states will offer monthly fees from $6 to $25.
Word association
With poetry conspicuously absent from the governor’s inauguration ceremony in Augusta on Wednesday, lovers of verse, free and otherwise, gathered in Portland to read and hear some of their favorite works.
Pacific Northwest has $190 million winners
The two winning Mega Millions tickets contain numbers similar to ones used by a ‘Lost’ character.
Gibbs stepping down as press secretary
Robert Gibbs, a close adviser to the president, will ‘continue to play on our team, Obama says.