February 2015 – Page 444 – The Portland Press Herald

Legislators get firsthand look at overcrowded Kennebec County jail

The overcrowding could get worse soon when Cumberland County sends back the inmates from Kennebec County who have been housed at the Portland jail.

by Kennebec Journal February 4, 2015February 4, 2015

The man is first charged with OUI, then charged later after he allegedly head-butted a police officer at the jail.

by The Associated Press February 4, 2015February 4, 2015

The 2010 American League MVP may not be ready to play by opening day April 6

by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press February 4, 2015February 4, 2015

Sifford, who endured racial taunts and threats, challenged the Caucasian-only clause, and the PGA rescinded it in 1961.

by KARIN LAUB The Associated Press February 4, 2015February 4, 2015

Even a prominent leader with jihadi links says Islamic State militants have miscalculated the reaction to the horrific killing.

by JOHN KEKIS The Associated Press February 4, 2015February 4, 2015

Syracuse has struggled this season and was a long shot to make the NCAA tournament or the NIT.

by From Staff Reports February 4, 2015February 5, 2015

If approved, the partnership will allow the banks to continue operating separately but have greater loan capacity and new services.

A change in state law proposed by Shipyard Brewing Co. would let large breweries lease time on their equipment to as many as nine smaller companies.

The multistate settlement ends a lawsuit accusing the credit-rating firm with unfair trade practices.

by PATRICK WHITTLE The Associated Press February 4, 2015February 5, 2015

The economic struggles of such fur-buying nations as Russia and China combine with the declining acceptability of wearing wild animal pelts.