It’s the first time Congress has moved to ease restrictions since Obama came to office promising to close the prison holding terror suspects.
2013
Posted inNation & World, News
More U.S. teens smoking pot than cigarettes
Officials say efforts to legalize the drug are a message to kids that marijuana is not harmful.
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Posted inMaine, News
Skiers rescue Maine man whose tractor fell through ice
The women heard the man’s cries for help and slid an aluminum boat onto the ice to get him.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Stocks soar as Federal Reserve eases stimulus
Now that investors have an outline for how the Fed will pull back, they can move forward.
Posted inBusiness, News
L.L. Bean to give $1.6 million to community organizations
The gifts ranged from $500 to $25,000 to organizations ranging from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Preble Street community center.
Posted inNews, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Billy McMillon named new manager of the Portland Sea Dogs
A former Sea Dog, McMillon replaces Kevin Boles, who has been promoted to manage the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco woman honored as judicial employee of the year
Gail Merritt is the supervisor of the family division.
Posted inMaine, News
Weapons used in attack shown in Maine murder trial
Roxanne Jeskey told police she used several items, including a baseball bat and pliers, to kill her husband in Bangor.
Posted inTimes Record
Elf on the Shelf inspires its share of mayhem
The Christmas tradition involving a picture book and stuffed felt elf becomes the object of some cynical backlash even as families continue their elf duty.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Elf on the Shelf inspires its share of mayhem
The Christmas tradition involving a picture book and stuffed felt elf becomes the object of some cynical backlash even as families continue their elf duty.