A river ferry capsized after being hit by a cargo vessel.
February 2015
Homeland Security chief: Giuliani’s words are ‘regrettable’
Jeh Johnson says he’s disappointed in former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani for saying he doesn’t think President Barack Obama loves the United States.
Blast hits march in eastern Ukraine, killing 2
The march was commemorating the first anniversary of the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych.
In Portland, people do their best to brighten drab winter scene
They choose bright colors for hair, fashions and even fingernails.
On Baseball: After a good winter, it’s good to rely on spring
Matt Spring may or may not ever make the majors, but he’s a perfect catcher to have around.
In welfare reform war, Portland in cross hairs
A coordinated campaign by LePage and his allies has targeted the city’s aid program, putting asylum-seekers – and millions of dollars – at risk.
Nigerian troops kill scores of Boko Haram fighters
They retake a garrison town, but witnesses also report slayings elsewhere by the Islamic extremists.
Yemen leader vows to return after fleeing from capital
Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi demands that rebels leave the capital of Sanaa.
For teen meteorologist, expertise and a following are accumulating
Thirteen-year-old Jack Sillin of Yarmouth writes a daily weather blog that has won nearly 2,000 online followers.
Glen Campbell will be fondly remembered
Alzheimer’s may prevent the musician from knowing he’s been nominated for an Academy Award.