Ernest Amoh of Ghana was visiting Dartmouth to attend his brother’s graduation.
2013
Obama nominates Comey as next FBI director
James Comey is best-known for a remarkable 2004 standoff at the hospital bedside of Attorney General John Ashcroft over a no-warrant wiretapping program.
Contractor: N.H.-Maine bridge not open yet
Some pedestrians and bicyclists have tried to cross the bridge, but it is still an active construction site, due to open next month.
Deering throwing standout wins Gatorade award
Deering’s Jared Bell, the Class A state champion in the discus and shot put, was named Maine’s Gatorade boys’ Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year Thursday. Bell is now a finalist for the Gatorade national award, to be announced later this month. Bell set new meet records in the discus (176 feet, 7 […]
Keystone XL pipe shuns newest leak detection technology
Internal systems such as the one planned for Keystone XL have a spotty record catching leaks, according to a U.S. Transportation Department report.
Gleason named Miss Maine Softball
South Portland standout Danica Gleason was named Miss Maine Softball, as the best senior player in the state, Thursday evening at the senior all-star games in Augusta. Gleason hit .670, had an on-base percentage of .820, rapped 40 hits in 16 games, including six doubles, four triples and four home runs, while driving in 35 […]
Moody’s: State debt payment is plus for Maine hospitals
Moody’s said the payments wouldn’t affect the hospitals’ credit ratings, but would help reduce receivables and increase cash on hand.
Man pleads not guilty in Biddeford homicide
Bub Peter Nguany is charged with murder in the death of Charles Raybine in March.
Super full moon shines brightly this weekend
The moon will be closest and turn full around 7:30 a.m. EDT, making it the best time to view.
Gandolfini family says heart attack killed actor
The ‘Sopranos’ star died in Rome on Wednesday night after spending the day with his son.