Chuck Hagel is a decorated Vietnam combat veteran and a former Nebraska senator.
2013
Hearing may be ‘mini-trial’ in Colorado theater shootings
A weeklong preliminary hearing starts Monday for James Holmes who is charged with killing 12 people and injuring 70 by opening fire in a theater in Aurora last July.
Colts coordinator Bruce Arians hospitalized
The Colts’ offensive coordinator is in the hospital with an undisclosed illness and will miss Sunday’s playoff game against the Ravens.
Hot time for sled dog racers
Westbrook’s winter festival draws dozens of competitors ‘itching’ for some good snow to speed across.
Maine constitutional officers to take oaths
Maine’s constitutional officers are elected by the Legislature, instead of by voters.
Sen. Angus King appears on ‘Meet the Press’
Angus King, in a round-table discussion, said President Barack Obama should call a group of people together and start negotiating the best way to cut spending and raise revenues.
Pirates in holding pattern, waiting for roster changes
It’s too soon to know how many players will get promoted, but at least a few will head to Phoenix.
Maine accepting business award nominations
The awards recognize companies that are committed to employees, community, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing and service excellence.
Civic Center renovation on track in Portland
The Civic Center will shut down for four to five months in April, which could pose a problem if the Portland Pirates reach the playoffs.
Reports: Syracuse’s Marrone to take over Bills
Doug Marrone went 25-25 in four seasons at Syracuse, turning around a program that had gone 26-57 over the previous seven years.