2013 – Page 3930 – The Portland Press Herald

Witness brings smile to ‘Whitey’ Bulger, tells of extortion

by EDMUND H. MAHONY The Hartford Courant June 14, 2013

Bookmaker Dickie O’Brien says he had to Bulger’s gang a monthly stipend because, “I valued my own life, as well as those with me.”

First title so sweet for Yarmouth; Clippers down Cape to cap perfect season

by Michael Hoffer June 14, 2013August 6, 2015

(Ed. Note: This story originally appeared June 17, 2004) PORTLAND—Nearly two decades of waiting and hoping came to an end Saturday at 4:42 p.m. at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland when the Yarmouth boys’ lacrosse team put the finishing touches on an 11-6 state championship game victory over its longtime nemesis, the Cape Elizabeth Capers, giving […]

Nation & World, News

Ideas for keeping your data safer from spying

by Raphael Satter / The Associated Press June 14, 2013

Here are some basic tips to avoid having your personal life turned into an intelligence report.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Undeniably the best! Scarborough boys' lax wins first state crown

by Michael Hoffer June 14, 2013August 6, 2015

(Ed. Note: This story originally ran June 17, 2006) PORTLAND—At 8:05 p.m. Saturday, at Fitzpatrick Stadium, the Scarborough Red Storm boys’ lacrosse team completed its rise from also-ran to powerhouse. The Red Storm scored early and often and rolled to an emphatic 14-2 victory over the Lewiston Blue Devils in the Class A state championship […]

Maine, News

Maine getting $1.5M to help with February blizzard costs

by The Associated Press June 14, 2013

Federal aid had been authorized for six counties.

Maine, News

Route 1 intersection to open in Scarborough on Monday

by From staff reports June 14, 2013

The new Payne Road and Route 1 intersection is part of the state’s Dunstan Corner reconstruction project.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine House OKs bill to help needy out of poverty

by Michael Shepherd June 14, 2013

The ‘ticket to work’ aims to address employment issues for people who receive public assistance.

Capitol Ticker

Pew: Maine one of three states to lose jobs between 2012-13

by Steve Mistler June 14, 2013

Just in time for a ramped up governor’s race, the Pew Charitable Trusts released this graphic showing job growth in the states between April 2012 and April 2013. The graphic was based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It showed Maine was one of three states to lose jobs between 2012 and 2013. […]