2015 – Page 4487 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World

It’s farmer vs. farmer as California drought worsens

by SCOTT SMITH The Associated Press April 12, 2015April 11, 2015

Gov. Jerry Brown says the state’s century-old water rights system may need re-examining.

Maine, News

Assessment will postpone Canada lynx 5-year review

by DAVID SHARP The Associated Press April 12, 2015April 11, 2015

Based on the review, now expected in December, there will be a recovery plan for the protected cat.

Nation & World

Jewelry heist fascinates Britain

by JILL LAWLESS The Associated Press April 12, 2015April 11, 2015

The constabulary is on the defensive after dozens of safety deposit boxes are emptied.

Maine, News

Maine awards medals to fallen and wounded soldiers

by Beth Quimby April 12, 2015April 11, 2015

A ceremony at the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center in South Portland honors 15.

Nation & World

Nevada rancher remains resolute one year after standoff

by KEN RITTER The Associated Press April 12, 2015April 11, 2015

Cliven Bundy even marks the anniversary with a well-attended celebration.

Nation & World

World Dispatches

April 12, 2015April 11, 2015

DHAKA, Bangladesh Islamist leader executed for crimes against humanity Authorities in Bangladesh on Saturday executed a senior Islamist party official convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s 1971 independence war against Pakistan, triggering a call for a nationwide general strike by the condemned man’s supporters. One prison official, speaking on condition of anonymity because […]