Mitt Romney, Ron Paul Fight for Maine Votes

Maine's Republican Party decided to switch things up this election year in order to grab some national attention from both the media and presidential candidates. It looks like it worked out.
http://news.yahoo.com/mitt-romney-ron-paul-fight-maine-votes-163426354.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:34:26 -0800

Unlicensed tattoo artists a problem in Maine

Maine public health officials say unlicensed tattoo artists are an increasing problem. The Maine Center for Disease Control says the number of complaints regarding unlicensed tattoo artists more than doubled last year, from 13 in 2010 to 31.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/02/08/unlicensed_tattoo_artists_a_problem_in_maine

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:14:08 -0800

Maine school cancels classes for student's funeral

An eastern Maine school has cancelled classes so students can attend the funeral of a classmate killed in a car accident.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/02/08/maine_school_cancels_classes_for_students_funeral

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:13:38 -0800

Maine bill seeks parent involvement in schools

Maine lawmakers are considering a bill to get parents more involved in their children's schools.
http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2012/02/08/maine_bill_seeks_parent_involvement_in_schools

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:32:40 -0800

Romney plans visit to Maine

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will pay his first campaign visit to Maine. Maine GOP Chairman Charlie Webster says the former Massachusetts governor is expected to speak Friday evening at a rally at Portland Yacht Services, a day before caucus results are announced on Saturday.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/02/08/romney_plans_visit_to_maine

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:14:38 -0800

Maine's high court upholds decapitation conviction

A Portland man serving 60 years in prison for strangling his girlfriend and cutting off her head was not insane at the time of the killing and is criminally responsible for his conduct, Maine's highest court ruled Tuesday.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/02/07/maines_high_court_upholds_decapitation_conviction

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:28:38 -0800

Maine gov unveils education reform package

Gov. Paul LePage has unveiled a long-promised package of four education bills which would allow public funding of religious schools and change how teachers and principals are evaluated.
http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2012/02/08/maine_gov_unveils_education_reform_package

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:48:01 -0800

Maine fuel company overwhelmed by donations

The owner of a Maine home heating oil delivery company says he has received at least $100,000 in donations since his company was mentioned in a New York Times article about people struggling to keep their homes warm.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/02/07/maine_fuel_company_overwhelmed_by_donations

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:13:28 -0800

Maine man dies in house fire trying to save dogs

Authorities say a 64-year-old man in Canton, Maine, has died in a fire after he ran back into his burning home to try to save his dogs.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/02/08/me_man_who_to_save_dogs_from_fire_presumed_dead

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:17:38 -0800

Maine's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program

Andrew Hayford, 17, and Carly Osgood, 13, both of Cape Neddick, today were named Maine's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/maines-top-two-youth-volunteers-130100306.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:00 -0800