Editor’s note: No local obituaries appear in today’s paper.
2012
Oh yeah, that’s what winter looks like
Schools close, vehicles slide off roadways, but for southern Maine’s winter sports enthusiasts, ‘it has been a good day.’
Bill Nemitz: New lessons in driving long overdue
It wasn’t exactly the hottest press release to come out of Gov. Paul LePage’s office in recent weeks. But it couldn’t have been more timely.
Federal concern brought to council
City officials are being asked to debate a resolution against unlimited corporate spending on political ads.
Sports Digest
PARALYMPICS Cape Elizabeth’s Kouros selected to participate in Nordic World Cup Christina Kouros, a junior at Cape Elizabeth High, is one of 17 athletes named to Team USA for the upcoming International Paralympic Committee Nordic Skiing World Cup scheduled for Jan. 26 to Feb. 2 in Cable, Wis., and Minneapolis, Minn. Kouros, 16, won three […]
Republicans rally around Romney after hits on Bain
GREER, S.C. – An array of Republicans and conservatives — including some of Mitt Romney’s sharpest critics — rushed to the GOP presidential front-runner’s defense Thursday to counter efforts to paint the former venture capitalist as a job-killer. Under fire, Romney rival Newt Gingrich tempered his attacks on Romney’s tenure at the helm of Bain […]
Officials condemn video, vow full probe
Afghan reaction ranges from anger to resignation that body desecration reflects typical U.S. troops behavior.
More cars stolen, with owners’ help
Portland police say the rise in thefts can be solved by locking vehicles and taking the keys.
Boston vs. Montreal: An old rivalry turns tepid
Bruins fans have a hard time getting excited about the Canadiens, who don’t present much of a challenge these days.
Aircraft maker set to land elsewhere
Kestrel won’t build its plant in Brunswick unless financing promised by Maine officials comes through, its CEO says.