Police say the cause of death does not appear to be suspicious.
2011
Maine tries to rebuild urchin industry
During the peak years in the mid-1990s, the harvest topped 42 million pounds. In 2010, the harvest was just 2.6 million pounds.
Ex-stripper files lawsuit against R.I. police chief
A police chief accused of stealing $714 from a former stripper’s purse after a car chase is now facing a federal lawsuit that alleges he violated her constitutional rights.
Greg Kesich: LePage and Occupy Maine lead list of 2011’s winners
The governor won more than he lost, and complained bitterly every step of the way.
Celtics close, but fall to 0-2
Boston whittles away at a 20-point deficit, but suffers a 115-107 loss to Miami.
Our View: Medical pot hangout not what voters ordered
Social amenities planned for a new medical marijuana clinic encourage overuse.
Letters to the editor, Dec. 28, 2011Is congressional agreement possible?
Will the new year start off with agreement in Congress on anything, or will there be more partisan gridlock? Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe have actually voted this year to invoke cloture on several important bills, to stop debate and move forward on a vote, only to realize that these were wasted efforts against […]
Maine Voices: Fourth of July and Election Day beat Christmas to Maine’s holiday list
For much of Maine’s early history, Christmas was just another workday, with schools and courts open.
Another View: Anti-gay rhetoric used to claim religious freedom under attack
It’s not religion that needs to be defended, but the civil rights of gay and lesbian people.
No charge from the start, so Red Claws lose by 16
Portland misses 19 field-goal attempts in the first quarter and never catches up in losing to Canton, 106-90.