A cellphone tower opponent allegedly spits at a selectman outside a Planning Board meeting.
September 2013
Pan Am Railways ordered to pay Maine worker $50K
The employee in Waterville filed an OSHA complaint in 2011 against Pan Am Railways.
Lacking confidence, Federer bows out of US Open
A departure from the U.S. Open before the quarterfinals caps a lackluster Grand Slam season for Federer, whose record collection of 17 major trophies includes five in a row at the U.S. Open from 2004-08.
Fire destroys lodge on Maine lake
A former sporting lodge that has hosted guests for weddings, family reunions and vacations since 1937 burned to the ground Tuesday.
Got lobster? Maine industry to boost marketing
A state law taking effect in October will raise the annual marketing budget for lobsters to more than $2.2 million, a six-fold increase.
Michaud names campaign staff for gubernatorial run
Matt McTighe, who was campaign manager for the successful 2012 same-sex marriage campaign, will serve as Michaud’s campaign manager.
Casco Bay boat fire linked to refueling
Four people and a dog were on board the boat when the fire broke out. Nearby boaters helped them escape.
Maine’s King, Collins returning to D.C. for Syria briefings
Neither senator has indicated whether they will support U.S. military involvement in Syria.
Maine native Matt Mulligan signed by Patriots
Mulligan joins Rob Gronkowski, Michael Hoomanawanui and rookie Zach Sudfeld as tight ends for the Patriots.
Maine bond sale to pay off old debt to hospitals
A federal payment of $305 million will be added, then the state liquor contract revenue will cover the bond.