Tom Monaghan says the law that requires employers to offer insurance including contraception coverage or risk fines – violates his rights, and is asking a judge to strike down the mandate.
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Handgun opponents to hold vigil in Monument Square Sunday
The vigil is in response to Friday’s shooting of children and school staff in Newtown, Conn.
Secretary of state Clinton faints, sustains concussion
A statement says Hillary Rodham Clinton was dehydrated because of the virus and that she fainted and sustained a concussion
Police: Gunman wounds 3 at Alabama hospital
The officer and two employees suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Mental health toll emerges among Sandy survivors
Government officials are dispatching more than 1,000 crisis counselors to the worst-hit areas in New York and New Jersey, helping victims begin the long work of repairing Sandy’s emotional damage.
Conn. school victims shot by rifle multiple times
Lt. Paul Vance said the suspect was not voluntarily let into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton.
Ski Museum of Maine hosts open house
Visitors will have an opportunity to view the museum’s exhibits and share personal ski history stories on Saturday afternoon.
Birders take part in Christmas Bird Count
Bird-watching groups with Maine Audubon began their bird-counting excursions in Maine on Saturday..
LePage addresses domestic violence in weekly address
The tragedy in Kansas City involving a former UMaine football player spurs the Maine governor to talk about domestic violence.
Event to raise awareness for missing toddler
Trista Reynolds, the mother os missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, and LostNMissing are sponsoring a “Shining Hope for Ayla Event” on Saturday at the Riverton Community Center in Portland.