While guns are part of the state’s culture, few people own the semi-automatic assault-style rifles.
2012
Posted inNews, Politics
Choice of Kerry sets off Massachusetts scramble
An election to fill Kerry’s seat in the Senate means weary voters will face their third Senate election since 2010.
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Posted inBusiness
After Hostess, a new world
The newly jobless in their 50s are striving to move forward while hoping for the best.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Iron Butterfly bassist died of natural causes, coroner says
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Coroner’s officials say Lee Dorman, bass guitarist for the 1960s psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly, died of natural causes in Southern California at age 70. A statement from the Orange County coroner’s office says Dorman was under the care of a physician when he was found dead in his car Friday […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
White Christmas still possible for parts of coast
Ten years ago you may remember Portland and much of Maine had a major snowstorm in the closing hours of Christmas. By the time the snow stopped on the 26th over a foot of snow had fallen in the Forest City. While that was certainly the biggest Christmas snowstorm it did not set a […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Greely, Scarborough skate to tie in girls' hockey showdown
PORTLAND—Girls’ hockey fans can only hope the defending state champion Greely Rangers and juggernaut Scarborough Red Storm meet again. That’s because if they do, it will be Feb. 16 in Lewiston with a state championship at stake and if it’s anything like their lone regular season encounter, it will be memorable. Saturday afternoon at the […]
Posted inNews
Leagues poised to challenge NJ over sports betting
A judge agrees leagues can file suit because expanding legal sports betting to New Jersey would negatively affect perception of their games.
Posted inNews
Belfast businesswoman killed in crash
Ruth Holmes and her family operated Holmes Greenhouse and Florist Shop.
Posted inNews
NORAD trademarks Santa operation
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has trademarked NORAD Tracks Santa and licensed a private company to sell official T-shirts and other gear.
Posted inNews
Newtown in mourning inundated with gifts, money
More than $2.6 million in donations has poured into Newtown’s official memorial fund.