Forecaster Obituaries

Published
July 29, 2010

Snowe, Collins oppose debating Disclose Act

AUGUSTA – Despite expressing support for similar measures in the past, Maine’s two Republican senators voted with their party Tuesday against beginning debate on a campaign finance reform measure. Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins said the Disclose Act would treat large politically active groups, such as unions and corporations, with two different sets of […]
Published
July 28, 2010

Frances L. Taylor, 92: Avid homemaker
Published
July 28, 2010

Doris M. Joyce, 97: Dedicated pastor's wife and lifelong educator
Published
July 28, 2010

Richard M. McGarrigle, 85
Published
July 28, 2010

Robert Helie, 89

Published
July 28, 2010

Harold C. Weeks, Jr., 77
Published
July 28, 2010

Utah’s high court overturns polygamist’s rape convictions

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed the convictions of polygamist leader Warren Jeffs and ordered a new trial, saying a jury received incorrect instructions before considering his role in the 2001 nuptials of a 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old cousin. Jeffs, 54, was convicted in 2007 of two counts of […]
Published
July 27, 2010

Elva E. Dionne, 97: Hardworking painter, dedicated to her daughters
Published
July 26, 2010

Michael C. Salafia, 45: Treasured his role as uncle, godfather
Published
July 25, 2010

Contador repeats as Tour de France champ

Alberto Contador wraps up his third title in four years, beating runner-up Andy Schleck by 39 seconds.