March 2012 – Page 418 – The Portland Press Herald

Ex-Monmouth teacher pleads guilty to child-porn charge

by BETTY ADAMS Kennebec Journal March 8, 2012

Christopher Brown pleaded guilty Wednesday to possession of theft of a school laptop that contained photographs of nude children.porn

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Democrat Pingree skips race for Senate

by Jonathan Riskind March 8, 2012

She chooses to defend her House seat and avoid a possible split vote that could hand the seat to the GOP. Will ex-Gov. Baldacci make a run?

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Turco’s a Bruin now

by From news service reports March 8, 2012

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins got their backup goaltender. According to WEEI.com, Marty Turco cleared waivers Wednesday and joined the Bruins for their practice at Ristuccia Arena. Turco was signed Monday, but had to clear waivers before joining the Bruins. Turco was needed when Tuukka Rask was hurt in last Saturday’s game against the New […]

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Sports Digest

March 8, 2012

SOCCER Messi sets record with five goals, helping Barcelona advance in Champions League Lionel Messi scored a record five goals in Barcelona’s 7-1 thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen Wednesday to sweep the title holders into the Champions League quarterfinals in London. Messi became the first player to score more than four goals in a match in […]

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Manning, Colts begin process of moving on

by MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press March 8, 2012

Peyton Manning is looking for a new home after being officially released by Indianapolis.

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Flower show offers garden ideas to take home

by TOM ATWELL Special to the Press Herald March 8, 2012

Jaiden Landscaping of Durham wins the Best in Show Award at the Portland Flower Show, which runs through Sunday.

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Ex-Rep.Wintle’s plea rescheduled

by Kennebec Journal March 8, 2012

AUGUSTA – Former state Rep. Frederick Wintle did not plead guilty to charges against him Wednesday, as he was expected to do, because an anticipated hearing in Kennebec County Superior Court was rescheduled for today. Wintle, 59, of Garland, faces charges that he held a stranger at gunpoint in the parking lot of a Dunkin’ […]

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Dental forum focuses on therapists

by KEITH EDWARDS Kennebec Journal March 8, 2012

AUGUSTA – A proposal to add a less expensive level of dental care in the state, and whether it would harm Maine’s residents and the economy, was discussed at a forum Wednesday. Proponents of allowing dental therapists as a pilot program say it’s a way to provide more access to dental care quickly and efficiently […]