The victims, ages 17 months to 78 years old, suffer burns and shrapnel wounds.
2013
Posted inNation & World
Child’s pregnancy touches off abortion debate in Chile
The government opposes permitting any abortions, even in cases of rape, as happened to this girl.
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Posted inBusiness
Dell Inc. founder refusing to budge
The fight to take the PC company private is set to culminate in a shareholder vote on July 18.
Posted inSports
Wimbledon: Djokovic, Murray in another slam final
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray both survive some tense moments on the way to semifinal victories.
Posted inNews
Local & State Dispatches
Double stabbing at local bar / Freeport begins search for new motto / Speed, alcohol believed to be factors in deadly crash … and more news from around the state.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Upheaval in Egypt a setback for democracy, despite Morsi’s flaws
Overturning an elected leader with military force shouldn’t be seen as positive.
Posted inBusiness
Study: About 5% of online product reviews are fake
Consumers often turn to the Internet to research a product before buying. Fake reviews are always a concern, and the problem may be bigger than previously thought. There have long been reports and rumors of businesses posting negative reviews of their competitors’ products or companies that pay or reward users to write glowing reviews, a […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Sportsmen’s group, Legislature work to build safer communities
The Press Herald ignores key policy changes, instead continuing to make the case for more gun control.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor: Give extra school aid back to taxpayers
As I understand it, Maine lawmakers are offering a bill to enable school districts to spend some “found money” in the state budget without having local governments being forced to go to a local referendum (“Maine bill would free school aid without approval by voters,” July 1). The only argument about this deal seems to […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Giffords’ visit could shake up gun stalemate
Most Mainers are ready to consider requiring background checks for all firearm sales.