Showboating Maine student who bowed, blew kiss to mom at high school graduation denied diplomaPORTLAND, Maine — A Maine high school senior says he was denied his diploma because he bowed during graduation and blew a kiss to his mother. Seattle Times completes sale of Maine properties to investor group led by Pa. publisherPORTLAND, Maine — The financially struggling Seattle Times Co. on Monday sold its Blethen Maine newspapers, including the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, to an investor group led by a Pennsylvania publisher. Barbara Bush celebrates 84th birthday by reading to children at Maine hospital named for herPORTLAND, Maine — Former first lady Barbara Bush has celebrated her 84th birthday by reading to children at the inpatient unit of the Portland hospital that bears her name. Autopsy: “Blunt force” killed pregnant woman found in Ore. home crawl spacePORTLAND, Ore. — An autopsy report on an Oregon woman who had been eight months pregnant says she died of blunt and sharp force injuries, but a medical examiner won’t say how her infant died. Police: Ore. woman pretended she gave birth to baby of pregnant woman she’s accused of killingPORTLAND, Ore. — A pregnant 21-year-old found dead with her baby no longer in her womb befriended the woman charged with killing her through Craigslist, her mother said Sunday. Lots of lobster: record-breaking sandwich sliced for charity in Portland, MainePORTLAND, Maine — What could be the world’s longest lobster roll turned out to be even longer than expected. Onassis half-brother James Auchincloss facing child porn investigation in OregonPORTLAND, Ore. — Police in Oregon say they’ve found graphic child pornography at the home of the half-brother to the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Oregon mom pleads not guilty to murder, attempted murder after her children plunged off bridgePORTLAND, Ore. — A mother has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and attempted murder after her two children plunged off a bridge into a frigid Oregon river. Oregon couple win credit risk ruling against Chase over annual percentage rate hikesPORTLAND, Ore. — In a legal victory for consumers, a federal appeals court has ruled that Chase Bank must clearly disclose that it can raise the annual percentage rates for cardholders based on credit risk. Mother indicted on murder, attempted murder charges after 2 children plunged off Oregon bridgePORTLAND, Ore. — A mother has been indicted on charges of murder and attempted murder after her two children plunged from a bridge into a frigid Oregon river. 2nd union accepts contract concessions to pave way for sale of Blethen Maine newspapersPORTLAND, Maine — The union that represents workers at the Kennebec Journal has voted to accept wage and benefit concessions sought by the company trying to buy Blethen Maine Newspapers. 92-year-old Oregon man surprised to be promoted to admiral in Polish navyPORTLAND, Ore. — Jerzy Tumaniszwili was a 23-year-old naval gunnery officer in the Polish navy when his destroyer left port to escape the imminent 1939 German invasion of his county. Ore. certification agency orders basic training for veteran sheriff back from retirementPORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon agency that certifies police officers says the sheriff of the state’s most populous county — a member of the force for nearly half his 70 years — has to go back to basic training. Union accepts contract concessions to pave way for sale of Blethen Maine newspapersPORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Press Herald’s largest union voted overwhelmingly Friday to accept wage and benefit concessions designed to pave the way for the Seattle Times Co.’s sale of its Blethen Maine subsidiary. A union official said he expects the deal to close by mid-June. Oregon woman accused of reckless driving allegedly kicks troopers in the facePORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon State Police arrested a 27-year-old woman accused of driving recklessly and kicking a state trooper in the face. The woman was in the Multnomah County Jail on charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence, attempting to elude an officer and assaulting an officer. A day in a life: A girl and her parents go homeless and hope better times are aheadPORTLAND, Ore. — At first, 9-year-old Brehanna didn’t seem to understand. FairPoint’s credit ratings downgraded after plans aired to explore restructuringPORTLAND, Maine — FairPoint Communications’ credit rating has been downgraded by three ratings agencies after the company revealed it’s considering hiring a financial adviser to explore a possible restructuring of its debt. Oregon authorities arrest 7 involved in a brawl during karaoke at a restaurantPORTLAND, Ore. — Authorities arrested seven people involved in a fight that broke out early Sunday during karaoke at a restaurant. Sheriff’s Sgt. David Thompson said the brawl ignited when a man became upset that his wife got slapped on the buttocks while singing a song. Shades of dismay: 1st-quarter results still bad, but better than expected, hinting at recoveryPORTLAND, Ore. — First-quarter earnings so far from across the market are coming in better than expected — largely as a result of a very low bar. Obama administration reviewing Bush plan to save Pacific Northwest salmonWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is reviewing a Bush administration plan for balancing the needs of people and salmon in the Columbia River Basin — a plan that has been criticized by a federal judge as doing too little to help salmon. Frisbees? Check. Cleats? Check. Pants? Uh-oh. U of Oregon team’s season ended after naked gamePORTLAND, Ore. — In the world of intercollegiate Ultimate Frisbee, it’s ultimately not cool to go without pants. Safeway 1st-quarter net income falls 25 percent on stronger dollar, lower fuel pricesPORTLAND, Ore. — Grocery store operator Safeway Inc. said Thursday that weak consumer spending, the stronger dollar, lower fuel prices and the late Easter holiday caused its first-quarter profit to fall 25 percent. Spurs won’t move past first round for 1st time since 2000 after 106-93 loss to Mavs in Game 5SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are done, and April isn’t even over yet. Aldridge and Roy score 25 and the Blazers avois elimination with an 88-77 Game 5 winPORTLAND, Ore. — Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 25 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination in the playoffs with an 88-77 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Grocer Safeway Inc. reports 1st-qtr results Thursday; recession may continue taking a tollPORTLAND, Ore. — Grocery-store operator Safeway Inc. reports its fourth-quarter results on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments related to the period. Yao Ming and the Rockets can advance to the second round with 1 more win over the BlazersPORTLAND, Ore. — Youth and inexperience are catching up with the Portland Trail Blazers. Sudanese immigrants seek answers after Maine police shoot armed man to death outside apartmentPORTLAND, Maine — Police officials met with members of the city’s Sudanese community to try to calm fears after police officers shot and killed an armed 26-year-old Sudanese man, the second violent death of a Sudanese immigrant in seven months. Oregon’s Portland Rose Festival Web site is beckoning you to a vacation visitTravel season is upon us and the Northwest is beckoning, especially that scenic area of Oregon where the Columbia River approaches the sea and the city of Portland offers hospitality and attractions that include the nation’s largest rose show. AP NewsBreak: L.L. Bean is laying off more than 200 employees amid lagging salesPORTLAND, Maine — Outdoors outfitter L.L. Bean Inc. notified employees Friday that it plans to lay off 200 to 240 workers in Maine because of lagging sales. Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo leaves game at Portland on a stretcher and says career is overPORTLAND, Ore. — Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo said his lengthy career is finished after a knee injury knocked him out of the Rockets’ playoff game Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers. |
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