The family of the victims presses for hate crime charges, but experts say those can be hard to prove.
February 2015
Posted inMaine, News
Blizzard or no blizzard, Sebago Lake ice fishing derby is on
Maine’s largest ice fishing derby registrations are down but a sizable numbers are expected, and the icy swim for charity gives true meaning to “polar plunge.”
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Posted inLife & Culture
Gary Busey hits woman while backing up car
The actor wasn’t cited and investigators say there’s no evidence alcohol or drugs were involved.
Posted inNation & World
Islamic State tries to bomb base with disguised attack
Iraqi troops kill eight militants dressed as soldiers outside a base that houses 320 Americans.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Maine men’s hockey tops Merrimack
The Black Bears jump out to a 2-0 first-period lead and hang on to win.
Posted inNation & World
Suspected Boko Haram militants makes first attack against Chad
The militant group has threatened to attack countries fighting it in Nigeria and Cameroon.
Posted inNews
Briefcase
Deal is far off, but Greece, creditors open to compromise Signs that Greece and its European creditors are open to compromise boosted market hopes on Friday that the sides can reach a deal to save the country from bankruptcy. But any agreement will likely take time, with both sides pressing hard for concessions. After a […]
Posted inNation & World
Separatists make push in Ukraine
The aggressive attacks come ahead of a weekend cease-fire.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Summit Natural Gas pays customers for slow service rollout
The company promised nearly 400 customers that they would have service by Nov. 1, but it has yet to begin.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Politics
Ginsburg: ‘I wasn’t 100 percent sober’ at State of the Union
The Supreme Court justice, who was caught on camera falling asleep during the speech, tells an audience that she drank wine at dinner beforehand.