In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled against a New Jersey man who was strip searched in two county jails after his arrest on a warrant for an unpaid fine that he had, in reality, paid.
2012
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Major League Notebook: Red Sox expect a thumbs up for Beckett
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Josh Beckett went to Texas on Monday to have his injured thumb examined, but Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine said he expected the right-hander to make his scheduled start at Detroit this weekend in Boston’s second game of the season. “He’s had a little situation that he was taking care of […]
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Portland City Council approves bulky-waste program
The new program is free for items weighing less than 30 pounds, but has fees for heavier items.
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South Portland board OKs school contract
The plan to renovate and expand the high school will reduce the cost of the project by $4 million.
Posted inBusiness
Ceremony today to mark expansion by Idexx
Company officials and dignitaries will attend the groundbreaking on a $35 million Westbrook headquarters.
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N.H. liquor sales costing Maine millions
Maine loses $4 million to $11 million a year as liquor bought in New Hampshire is resold here.
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Governor’s foreclosure veto upheld
The House is unable to revive a bill to require stronger bank proof that it owns the properties.
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Terror alert triggered by Westbrook driver’s load of fuel tanks
Emergency teams detain a suspicious black van towing 13 propane tanks … for use in building a pontoon boat.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox eager for fresh start
Hope springs eternal on Opening Day. On Thursday the Red Sox will take the field in Detroit, hoping to make a good first impression on Red Sox Nation. It is the beginning of a marathon journey, and in so many ways the start of a new era in Boston baseball. It is also the end […]
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Syria agrees to April 10 withdrawal of troops
But the United States is skeptical of the latest statements, pointing to previous broken promises.