Maine State Lottery Operations Director Tim Poulin says more than 1.5 million tickets were sold between the last MegaMillions drawing Tuesday night and Friday afternoon.
2012
Obama leaves Portland Museum of Art, ending his 4-hour Maine trip
In a raucous 30-minute speech at SMCC, President Obama rattled off military, economic and workplace accomplishments. But outside the Portland Museum of Art, protesters voiced their opposition.
Lawmakers study new gold mine in Aroostook
Supporters a new mine on Bald Mountain would bring at least 300 jobs to northern Maine, but others say it would hurt the fishing and tourism industries, which also provide jobs.
MasterCard, Visa warn of data breach
Visa blames a third company for the error. In the past year, there’s been high-profile data attacks against the International Monetary Fund, National Public Radio, Google and Sony’s PlayStation Network.
Ex-Red Sox prospect Pavano target of alleged extortion attempt
A former high school classmate claims he had a homosexual relationship with Pavano and told Pavano’s family he wanted a Range Rover or he’d go public.
Obama arrives in Burlington; next stop: Portland
He is scheduled to attend a series of fundraisers in Vermont that are expected to draw more than 4,500 people
S. Portland woman escapes serious injury in I-295 rollover
Lois Elwell, 58, was able to climb out of the car with help from passersby and was taken to Maine Medical Center for evaluation.
Cheverus basketball coach Bob Brown retiring
During his 32 seasons coaching at seven different Maine high schools, Brown’s teams have amassed four Class A state championships and won 476 games.
New Balance team crafts presidential running shoes
U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud will present the gray, size 12D sneakers with Obama’s name stitched on the side to the president this evening.