Tribal representatives present a case against Skowhegan schools keeping their Indian mascot.
2015
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs suffer third straight loss in rout
New Britain scores six runs in the third inning and cruises to a victory over Portland.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Lewiston man gets 14 years in cocaine conspiracy
Authorities say Lamar Young and others in the conspiracy bought cocaine in Massachusetts and sold it in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Ex-lawmaker criticizes push for GMO labeling
Former state Rep. Lance Harvell says some products could disappear from Maine shelves if the state forces companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients.
Posted inFood
Fast food takes a turn for healthier fare
New chains are capitalizing on the trend, giving veggies and good-for-you grains top billing at the center of the plate.
Posted inNation & World
Oklahoma reserve officer charged with manslaughter
The sheriff’s office says Robert Bates mistakenly pulled out his handgun instead of his stun gun.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s search for new city manager becomes urgent
With the impending departure of Sheila Hill-Christian, there’s no natural successor in place.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police release video showing suspect in halal market hate crime
Faith groups urge police to ‘prosecute those responsible’ for graffiti on the Portland Halal Market that referred to Allah and included a sexual epithet.
Posted inLife & Culture
Bill Murray could be final Letterman guest
Stars are lining up to appear on David Letterman’s show before the longtime late night host retires May 20.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Murder trial, Day 6: Menacing attacks led to shooting at bee farm, defendant’s wife testifies
She says her husband retreated from a larger Leon Kelley, as a prosecutor tries to show Merrill Kimball overreacted by firing. Closing arguments are expected Tuesday.