2013 – Page 3357 – The Portland Press Herald

News

Events will mark black troops’ fight

by BRUCE SMITH/The Associated Press July 13, 2013

The 54th Massachusetts proved black soldiers were capable of fighting during the Civil War.

News

Man drowns in Saco River in Conway, N.H.

by The Associated Press July 13, 2013

Police say he jumped from a railroad trestle.

Outdoors, Sports

Deirdre Fleming: Sunday River’s mud run strictly for those who tough it out

July 13, 2013

Sunday River’s Tough Mountain Challenge mud run keeps growing in size, interest and best of all, toughness. The last is what participants want, including the team of four Maine game wardens who will compete again this year, this time for a film crew from “North Woods Law,” the cable show featuring the Maine service. “When […]

Nation & World

Texas abortion clinics fear closures, patient backlogs

by RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI/The Associated Press July 13, 2013

Texas passes requirements for abortions that appear to conflict with the 1973 Supreme Court decision.

Lakes Region Weekly

People & Entertainment: Eliot Spitzer faces Leno’s questioning

by From staff reports July 13, 2013

NEW YORK – Eliot Spitzer, whose 2008 resignation as New York’s governor amid a prostitution scandal provided no shortage of fuel for gibes to late-night TV comics, ventured into the lion’s den Friday, appearing on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” Spitzer appeared on Leno’s show in California less than 24 hours after a four-day […]