The 2-year-old boy died Nov. 4 after falling over a wooden railing into an exhibit of wild African dogs when his mother lifted him up to get a better look.
September 2013
Posted inMaine, News
Maine land considered for missile defense site
Federal property in mountains east of Rangeley is now one of the Pentagon’s five options for an interceptor facility if one is built.
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Posted inMaine, News
Injured Maine welder awarded $489,000
Joseph Bordeau of Mexico was injured when he was pinned against an I-beam at the Maine Energy Recovery Co. in Biddeford.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine cultural centers receive $710,000 in federal grants
The four recipients will use the funding for planning and education.
Posted inNation & World, News
Other Northeast states also feel squeeze of aging population
With higher percentages of seniors, states have smaller tax bases to draw from to pay for elder services, and states are taking different approaches to solving the problem.
Posted inMaine, News
Advocates launch drive to make marijuana legal in Portland
Passage of a city ordinance would be the first step toward statewide legalization.
Posted inNation & World, News
Kerry: Syria must comply quickly
Kerry and his Russian counterpart will discuss specifics on Friday.
Posted inMaine, News
Fund hopes to bring New Mexico widow back to Maine
Meanwhile, her husband is remembered as a devoted family man, prankster and excellent engine captain.
Posted inBusiness
Dell shareholders approve $24.8B buyout offer
Michael Dell, who made his offer with an investment group led by Silver Lake Partners, has said he can turn the company around.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
School custodians remain without contract in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — The School Board has approved a contract with two maintenance workers, and a regional agreement on teaching and learning collaboration with neighboring school districts. But the board remains unable to reach an agreement with custodial and food-service workers, whose previous contract expired more than a year ago. With School Board members John Cole […]