Right before your eyes: Last week’s news that Eliot Cutler is prepping his 2014 gubernatorial bid has prompted some interesting, if not predictable, reaction among those who want the independent to run and those who fear he’ll guarantee that Republican Gov. Paul LePage is elected to a second term. One need only look at comments on Cutler’s Facebook […]
2013
Arrests made in Brazilian club fire; funerals begin
An early investigation into the tragedy reveals that security guards briefly prevented nightclub goers from leaving through the sole exit. And the bodies later heaped inside that doorway slowed firefighters trying to get in.
New clues to sinking of Confederate sub
The hand-cranked sub H.L. Hunley was the first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship.
Maine gas prices up almost 3 cents per gallon
Current prices in Maine are now about the same as they were a year ago.
Teachers flip for ‘flipped learning’ class model
Using online videos produced by teachers, the model flips the time-honored model of classroom lecture and exercises for homework – the lecture becomes homework and class time is for practice.
Full list of Maine bills for 2013 to be released
The number of bills submitted is slightly lower than the prior Legislature, and leaders say it’s likely to be reduced further once duplicates are identified.
Bill aims to prevent businesses from using similar names
Bumper to Bumper Repair in Waterville claims it has suffered since a Bangor business changed its name to Bumper2Bumper.
Obama asks police to help pass gun legislation
The president’s meeting comes as he tries to build support for gun control legislation that will be difficult to get through Congress.
Credit transfer plan on UMaine System Trustees’ agenda
They’ll also hear about a plan to help Maine adults who have some college credits to complete studies for a bachelor’s degree.
Farmingdale store robbed at gunpoint
A white female, wearing dark clothing, pointed a gun at cashier, and fled on foot with cash, police say.