The Austrian tourist was last seen north of Moosehead Lake.
2012
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USM president rescinds raises for 2 key aides
Selma Botman cites the need for ‘prudent stewardship of public resources’ as she cancels large pay increases she gave to her chief of staff and executive director of public affairs.
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Maine Democrats drop challenge of GOP’s Kevin Raye
The party had found fault with 15 petitions, but apparently not enough to keep Raye from getting on the ballot.
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NH lawmakers reject casinos
New Hampshire’s House voted today against legalizing four gambling casinos with video slot machines and table games.
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NFL changes regular-season overtime rules
All games that go to overtime now cannot end on a field goal on the first possession. But a touchdown would end it.
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Lorax statue stolen from Dr. Seuss’s home
A 2-foot, 300-pound statue of Dr. Seuss’ Lorax character was stolen from the San Diego backyard garden of the 90-year-old widow of the beloved author.
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An occupation of 1
Max Scardino, 17, protests corporate greed at the Legion Square traffic circle in South Portland’s Knightville neighborhood on March 19. Scardino said he started Occupy South Portland last fall because he doesn’t have a car and couldn’t reliably get to Portland’s Lincoln Park to join OccupyMaine. “A lot of people say protesting isn’t a good […]
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Cape Elizabeth students take 2nd place under the spotlights
FALMOUTH — Cape Elizabeth High School students placed a close second to Class A champion Falmouth High School in the finals of the Maine Drama Festival last weekend. The Class A competition was held at the Falmouth school, where the Capers lost 276-269, based on evaluations by three judges. The performance of portions of “Find […]
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Foot fossil shows prehuman walked same time as Lucy
Lucy, it turns out, had company — another prehuman from 3 million years ago that also walked but spent more of its time in trees.
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SAD 75 budget could cost more than 25 jobs
TOPSHAM — Next year’s School Administrative District 75 budget could require a 1 percent tax increase, despite a 3.3 percent spending cut that threatens to eliminate 26 to 28 jobs. The fiscal 2013 draft budget is $33.4 million, nearly $1 million less than the current year’s spending plan. The decline reflects: • A loss of […]