Wade Hoover, a former martial arts instructor, argues that 13 state charges that he sexually assaulted young boys amount to double jeopardy.
2015
Posted inFood
FDA orders 3-year phase-out of trans fats in foods
The Obama administration says the change will prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks every year.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Regulators reconfigure Georges Bank fishing closures
Environmental groups criticize the move as jeopardizing the health of the ocean in favor of economic interests.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Brock Holt hits for cycle as Red Sox end slide with win over Braves
Boston’s do-everything utility man becomes the first Red Sox player in 19 years to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game.
Posted inLife & Culture
Tess Gerritsen’s lawsuit over film ‘Gravity’ is dealt a setback
At issue is whether Warner Bros. can be held liable for an agreement she signed with a production company, which was absorbed by Warner Bros., to make a film with similarities to her book.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine House overrides LePage’s veto of bill to ban powdered alcohol
The governor said in his veto message that state agencies have already said they don’t intend to permit sales of Palcohol.
Posted inBusiness
Fed poised to prepare investors for a rate hike
Though an interest rate increase likely won’t happen until fall, regulators want to keep financial markets stable.
Posted inPolitics
Maine House passes bill to tighten vaccine exemptions
The margin isn’t wide enough to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage, who says parents should have a right to choose whether their children are vaccinated
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Appeals court agrees that Portland officer was justified in shooting Veazie man
The man, whose vehicle had been pulled over, had struggled with the officer and tried to drive away.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball regional final: Greely edges Cape, wins Western B title
The Rangers will defend their state title against Camden Hills on Saturday.