The Iranian microchip expert has appeared in federal district court in San Francisco at least twice, but both proceedings were closed.
February 2012
Maine man sentenced in postal embezzlement
The Winterville man embezzled or attempted to embezzle more than $35,000 by negotiating money orders for larger amounts than he reported selling them for.
1 dead, 3 missing in Coast Guard copter crash in Ala.
The MH-65 Dolphin helicopter was on a training mission when it crashed in Mobile Bay.
California won’t oppose Honda hybrid settlement
The statement comes just hours before a deadline for California and four other states to file objections with a San Diego court.
Deer Isle teen killed in dirt-bike crash
Authorities say Derrick Robbins, 19, was operating the bike without lights Tuesday night when he collided with a car in Surry.
Sunday River offering $29 Leap Day lift tickets
Today is Feb. 29, a date that falls every four years when an extra day is added to the calendar for leap year.
State meets produce thrills, close calls
Last week was one of great excitement at the track, swimming and skiing state championships. Track The Deering boys’ indoor track team last won a Class A state title in 2004. Last Monday, the Rams came agonizingly close to ending that drought. Deering had the lead going into the final event, the 800 relay, but […]
Portland Sports Roundup
Cheverus hockey in playoffs The Cheverus boys’ hockey team finished the regular season 13-5 after downing South Portland (10-1) and Gorham (7-1) last week. The Stags earned the No. 4 seed in Western A and hosts fifth-ranked Marshwood/Traip (13-5) Wednesday at 6:15 p.m., at the Portland Ice Arena. The teams met Feb. 13 and Cheverus […]
Portland Meetings Feb. 29-Mar. 6
Thu. 3/1 5 p.m. Land Bank Comission CHThu. 3/1 6:30 p.m. Public Forum for Pedestrian and Bicycle Comprehensive Plan Merrill AuditoriumMon. 3/5 3 p.m. Fish Pier Authority CHMon. 3/5 7 p.m. City Council CH
Marjorie Louise Burgio, 88: Loving and devoted mother
PORTLAND — Marjorie Louise Burgio, 88, died Feb. 16 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Burgio was born in Woods Harbor, Nova Scotia. Her family moved to the United States when she was a small child. She attended Boston schools, where she met her husband Frank J. Burgio; he died in 1977. She retired […]