Politics
A twist in Obama’s health care law
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, The Associated Press on June 21, 2011, at 8:48 p.m.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s health care law would let several million middle-class people get nearly free insurance meant for the poor, a twist government number crunchers say they discovered only after the complex bill was signed. The change would affect early retirees: A married couple could have an annual ...
Michelle Obama, family, meets with Nelson Mandela
By Darlene Superville, The Associated Press on June 21, 2011, at 8:25 p.m.
JOHANNESBURG — Michelle Obama heard stories of South Africa’s racist past Tuesday from Nelson Mandela, the country’s first black president who was imprisoned for 27 years in his struggle against brutal apartheid rule. Now 92 and largely retired from public life, Mandela sent word he wanted to meet with the ...
Former Utah governor Huntsman joins presidential race promising jobs, civility
By Beth Fouhy, The Associated Press on June 21, 2011, at 7:38 p.m.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Republican Jon Huntsman joined the presidential race Tuesday with the Statue of Liberty over his shoulder, asserting that he and President Barack Obama both love their country but have far different visions of its future. He pledged to halt an “un-American” fading of national confidence and ...
Newt Gingrich campaign fundraisers quit
By Philip Elliot, The Associated Press on June 21, 2011, at 7:32 p.m.
ATLANTA — Newt Gingrich’s top two fundraising advisers resigned on Tuesday, and officials said the Republican candidate’s hobbling presidential campaign carried more than $1 million in debt. The departures of fundraising director Jody Thomas and fundraising consultant Mary Heitman were the latest blow for the former House speaker who watched ...
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LePage signs bill banning same-day voter registration, but critics vow to fight
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage has signed a controversial bill that bans voters from registering on an election day, but critics who say the law disenfranchises voters have vowed to challenge that change through the citizens’ referendum process. The governor signed LD 1376 on Tuesday, along with several other ...
State lawmakers hold off on borrowing this year
By Glenn Adams, The Associated Press on June 21, 2011, at 1:12 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — This year’s legislative session is notable for something Maine lawmakers didn’t do — send a bond package to voters. Lawmakers submitted 29 bills seeking bonds for a range of projects including railroads, clean water and sewer upgrades, energy efficiency and roads and bridges during the session that’s ...
Bill to make special legislative races more accessible to voters
The Associated Press on June 21, 2011, at 1:08 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill awaiting Gov. Paul LePage’s signature would give voters greater voice in legislative special elections. The bill would allow a municipality that hasn’t held a once-every-two-years caucus to hold one within 15 days of the governor’s proclamation that a vacancy in the House exists. In effect, ...
Maine bill gives schools health insurance options
The Associated Press on June 21, 2011, at 5:20 a.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill awaiting Gov. Paul LePage’s signature would enable school districts to explore options to reduce their health insurance costs. The sponsor, Republican Rep. Ralph Sarty of Denmark, says the bill gives school districts the flexibility to self-insure or find more affordable plans during this time of financial ...
Police seeking tips about pickup truck possibly connected to Glenburn teen’s disappearance
Since 1971, seven Maine children reported missing have not been found
Authorities ask for volunteers in search for missing Glenburn teen Nichole Cable
Company seeks $200,000 for retrieving lost lobster boat
Scandals, real and imagined
IRS targeting
Houlton council, community still concerned about costly Millar Civic Center
Gomes’ sacrifice fly in 10th lifts Red Sox past Twins
For those who are too fat for Abercrombie and Fitch
Kitchen Nightmares meltdown or: How to lose an argument online
Market Basket in Biddeford starts hiring 300 workers
