May 2014 – Page 661 – The Portland Press Herald

Oil train derailment sparks demand for regulations

by Alan Suderman and Michael Felberbaum The Associated Press May 2, 2014

The latest in a string of train wrecks points to the need for regulations, but they take time to establish.

by Sean Murphy The Associated Press May 2, 2014

The lethal drug line in the botched execution was inserted in the inmate’s groin, but it dislodged.

by Jason Dearen The Associated Press May 2, 2014

Officials project that drought conditions will necessitate setting limits for farmers and other big users.

by Matt Byrne May 2, 2014

The 133rd Engineer Battalion is a critical resource for the state, Maj. Gen. Earl Adams says amid other reactions to the plan.

by Bloomberg News May 2, 2014

The drawn-out final moments of a convicted murderer in Oklahoma show that there’s no humane way to carry out capital punishment.

Programs that help keep the state’s growing number of seniors out of nursing homes merit more funding.

by David Hench May 2, 2014

The attorney for the two girls who are who are charged in the microwaving of a cat says they did not intend to harm it.

The Black Bears will take on Norfolk State.

by Shawn Pogatchnik The Associated Press May 2, 2014

A woman claims Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams is responsible for her mother’s killing in 1972.

Their special skills are in demand both in a war zone and in the state during peacetime.