Arien L’Italien was shot in the leg as marshals tried to arrest him on Portland’s Mellen Street.
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Vt. police believe body is that of beloved teacher
A family friend is caring for Melissa Jenkins’ 2-year-old son, who was found unharmed in her SUV. An autopsy is planned for today.
Stocks end day with big gains after Bernanke remarks
Stocks leapt to multi-year highs and recorded one of their biggest gains of the year Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested that the economy still needs help to produce faster job growth.
Tebow the Jet: Celebrity bench warmer meets NY media
The exciting but flawed quarterback is coming off a season of incredible comebacks with the Broncos, and the Jets hope he has more surprises left in him.
Maine tries to toughen teen-driving laws
Secretary of State Charlie Summers proposed doubling practice hours for teen drivers and increasing the length of suspensions for traffic violations, among today’s other recommendations.
Hamburglar hits Augusta drive-through
The suspect snatches a bag of food just as a McDonald’s employee hands it to the waiting driver.
Maine State Ferry Service adds $9M boat to aging fleet
The 494-ton E. Frank Thompson will shuttle people and cars between Rockland and Vinalhaven.
No egg hunt, thanks to overeager grown-ups
Organizers of a Colorado Springs hunt say too many parents jumped a boundary rope for the kid-only event last year.
McAuley students score honors at Maine Drama Festival
YARMOUTH — Catherine McAuley students who performed a 1934 drama at the 2012 Maine Drama Festival won honors for their acting and for an original score. Junior Natalie Brown, sophomore Julia Cornell and senior Lulama Hawkes were named to the all-festival cast for their work in “The Children’s Hour,” by Lillian Hellman. Judges also awarded […]
Festival features films made by Portland students
PORTLAND — Short films created by children from across the city will take center stage this weekend at the Portland Children’s Film Festival. In addition to independent and international films, the festival will feature a red-carpet event honoring the winners of a student film making contest. The festival runs Thursday, March 29, to Sunday, April […]