His spokesman says it’s an annual family trip, but Democrats say it shows he’s out of touch with the needs of regular people.
2012
Maine Colleges: St. Joe’s wins two in softball
NEWTON, Mass. — The St. Joseph’s College softball team got strong pitching in the opener and forced the mercy rule in the second game, sweeping Lasell 3-0 and 13-3 in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference doubleheader Tuesday afternoon. The Monks improved to 7-3, 2-0 GNAC, while the Lasers dropped to 0-12, 0-2. In the opener, […]
Portland man again accused of public indecency
Steven Ricci, who has said he plans to commit sexual assault, has been diagnosed with mental illness.
Panel backs adoption of Portland stormwater fee
The Portland City Council, which makes the ultimate decision on fee structure, will hold a workshop in May.
NHL Roundup: Coyotes fall in shootout to Stars
DALLAS — Mike Ribeiro had three assists in regulation, then scored in the second round of the shootout to lift the Dallas Stars into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division with a 4-3 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday night. The teams entered the game tied atop the Pacific with 83 […]
Romney runs away with Illinois in GOP primary
Despite its unlikely role as a key state in the Republican primary, many voters stayed home Tuesday.
Record heat descends on southern Maine
The temperature at the Portland Jetport had climbed to 79 degrees by 1 p.m., held in check only by a cooling sea breeze.
Most adoptions now done with more birth parent contact
A survey shows only 5 percent of infant adoptions have no ongoing contact between sets of parents.
Red Claws start journey by defeating Legends
Maurice Almond comes up with 33 points as Maine pulls away in the third quarter to defeat Texas.
Slain Florida teen on phone told of being followed
The 17-year-old’s girlfriend, moments before he was shot, heard a confrontation, then a scuffle.