Maine’s highest court upholds IBM heir’s adoption of loverPORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s highest court gave a legal victory Thursday to a woman who stands to stake a claim to a share of one of America’s premier business fortunes thanks to her adoption by her lesbian partner. Safeway’s sales fall 6.5 pct in second quarter, company lowers outlook for the yearPORTLAND, Ore. — Budget-conscious shoppers and falling fuel and commodity prices took a toll on Safeway Inc. during its second quarter, and the grocery chain, which doesn’t expect the picture to improve soon, lowered its earnings forecast for the full year Thursday. Correction: Barnes & Noble e-bookstore storyPORTLAND, Ore. — In a June 20 story about Barnes & Noble Inc.’s electronic bookstore, The Associated Press reported erroneously that trade and traditional titles would be sold for $9.99. Their prices will vary. The $9.99 price applies to new releases and best sellers. Correction: Barnes & Noble electronic bookstorePORTLAND, Ore. — In a June 20 story about Barnes & Noble Inc.’s electronic bookstore, The Associated Press reported erroneously that trade and traditional titles would be sold for $9.99. Their prices will vary. The $9.99 price applies to new releases and best sellers. Lobsterman charged with shooting another in escalating turf war over waters off Maine islandPORTLAND, Maine — A turf war in the lobster-rich waters off Maine escalated into a dispute that left a lobsterman with a gunshot wound to the neck and another in jail, law enforcement officials said Tuesday. Precision Castparts posts 13 percent drop in fiscal 1st-quarter profit as sales tumblePORTLAND, Ore. — Precision Castparts Corp., which makes metal components and products, said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 13 percent as sales tumbled on a volatile aerospace market and soft overall demand. Federal judge denies pro online poker player’s request to win back USGA amateur statusPORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has denied a pro online poker player’s request to have his amateur golfer status reinstated. Rain and cool weather wash away millions of tourism dollars in NortheastOLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Relentless rain and cool weather since early June have sent visitors scrambling home and washed away millions of tourism dollars across the Northeast. But the first 80-degree readings this month gave a glimmer of hope Friday that summer can be salvaged. Oregon WWII veterans honored with French award for valorPORTLAND, Ore. — Three World War II veterans have been awarded the Legion of Honor by France for their military service. Comcast employee arrested after bloody Portland, Ore., robbery at check-cashing storePORTLAND, Ore. — Police have arrested a 25-year-old Comcast Corp. employee after a check-cashing store in Portland was robbed and a female employee was clubbed in the head with a crowbar. Portland, Ore., renames street to honor labor leader Cesar Chavez after 2 years of wranglingPORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council voted Wednesday to rename 39th Avenue as Cesar Chavez Boulevard after a two-year debate that brought charges of racism and government heavy-handedness, and groans from residents who wanted the late Hispanic labor leader honored elsewhere. Maine gay marriage foes get enough signatures to block law, put it to statewide votePORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine say they’ve collected enough signatures to stop a new law from going into effect and to force a statewide vote. A thorny problem: Rose-poachers steal 100 blooms, making life a little less rosy in Maine parkPORTLAND, Maine — Police in Maine’s biggest city are on the lookout for a thief with an eye for roses. Maine teacher apologizes for being groom in make-believe playground wedding with 4th graderPORTLAND, Maine — A fourth-grade teacher in Falmouth, Maine, has apologized for playing the groom in a mock wedding to a student. Free hotel stays for community serviceNEW YORK — Some 50 hotels across the country are giving away a free night to guests who can prove that they completed at least eight hours of community service between July 1 and Dec. 20. Oregon woman obsessed with rabbits sent back to jail after she’s found in hotel with bunniesPORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon woman obsessed with bunnies has been ordered back behind bars after police found her in a hotel room with more than a dozen rabbits. Conservation groups again seek endangered species protection for giant, spitting worm in Wash.SPOKANE, Wash. — Fans of the giant Palouse earthworm are once again seeking federal protection for the rare, sweet-smelling species that spits at predators. AP Interview: Maine Sen. Snowe seeks health care compromise by keeping government plan on holdPORTLAND, Maine — Sen. Olympia Snowe, a key figure in shaping federal health care legislation, said Monday that a government-run plan that would take effect if the private insurance market fails to deliver affordable coverage could bridge the partisan divide that threatens to derail President Barack Obama’s efforts to reform the system. Maine man allegedly tries to run down wife with dump truck, but misses and crashes into treesPORTLAND, Maine — A man accused of trying to run down his wife with a dump truck faces charges of domestic violence and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. The Portland Press Herald said a 40-year-old man and his wife had been drinking at a friend’s house on Wednesday. The woman told Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies that the two started to argue, and she left the house with her dog. Nike’s profit drops in 4th quarter on costs to cut jobs; sees ’swoosh-shaped’ global reboundPORTLAND, Ore. — Nike Inc. said Wednesday it is betting on a “swoosh-shaped” global economic recovery and that the athletic shoe and clothing maker is poised to benefit as the gradual rebound begins. Hackers post message supporting Iranian regime on Oregon University System home pagePORTLAND, Ore. — Hackers defaced the home page of the Oregon University System, posting a caustic message telling President Barack Obama to mind his own business and stop talking about the disputed Iranian election. Hackers post pro-Iranian message on Oregon University System home pagePORTLAND, Ore. — Hackers got into the computers of the Oregon University System and posted a message telling President Barack Obama to mind his own business and not to comment on the disputed Iranian election. Court papers: Oregon woman whose fetus was cut out died after violent struggle with attackerPORTLAND, Ore. — Court documents in Oregon say a woman whose unborn son was cut from her body died following a violent struggle. Ore. attorney general clears Portland mayor of criminal wrongdoing in affair with teenagerSALEM, Ore. — There’s no credible evidence that Portland Mayor Sam Adams broke the law in his 2005 relationship with a teenager, Oregon’s attorney general said Monday. Visiting Portland and southern Maine won’t cost you a tail and a clawPORTLAND, Maine — Maine is well-known for its lobsters, but it won’t cost you a claw and a tail to visit Portland and the state’s southern coast. After break-in at Maine lobster restaurant, workers find well-fed suspect passed out on benchPORTLAND, Maine — A man suspected of breaking into a Maine restaurant will have to get used to jailhouse food after workers at the eatery discovered lobsters and wine missing — and the suspect asleep on a bench. Fraser Papers seeks protection from creditors; Maine, NH mills will maintain operationsPORTLAND, Maine — Fraser Papers Inc. is filing for protection from creditors in courts in Canada and the U.S., and says its mills in Maine and New Hampshire will continue to operate without disruption. Maine gay marriage opponents hire firm that led successful California Proposition 8 proposalPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine have hired the public relations firm that led the successful Proposition 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage in California, while supporters have turned to a legislative aide who led a successful campaign to retain Maine’s gay rights law. Maine gay marriage opponents hire California firm that led Prop 8 proposalPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage opponents in Maine have hired the California public relations firm that led the successful Prop 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage. Ore. woman obsessed with rabbits arrested again; police say bunnies found in her hotel roomPORTLAND, Ore. — Washington County’s “Bunny Lady” is back in the hutch after violating a court order banning her from owning animals for five years. |
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