Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign stop, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
By BETH FOUHY and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster says Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other contests in the past week.
The former Massachusetts governor defeated Ron Paul, the only other GOP hopeful competing in the state. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich did not actively participate in the contest.
Party leaders announced the results Saturday. The caucuses began February 4 and continued through the week. Some Maine communities have yet to hold their caucuses, though party leaders say they don't plan to count those votes.
Romney easily won the Maine caucuses in 2008.
Maine has 24 delegates to the party's national convention — 21 of them were at stake in a process that began with the caucuses.
Friday, May 25 2012 10:09 AM EDT2012-05-25 14:09:26 GMT
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer Both of the Quincy Park District's pools -- Indian Mounds and Wavering Aquatic Center -- will open Saturday for the season. "Only weather or mechanical
Both of the Quincy Park District's pools -- Indian Mounds and Wavering Aquatic Center -- will open Saturday for the season. "Only weather or mechanical issues will close the pools between now and mid-August," said Mike...
Friday, May 25 2012 8:28 AM EDT2012-05-25 12:28:32 GMT
Mel Dillman can remember when Quincy was bursting at the seams during Memorial Day weekend. "We had about 1,400 teams" in 1997, said Dillman, who chairs the Gus Macker...
Mel Dillman can remember when Quincy was bursting at the seams during Memorial Day weekend. "We had about 1,400 teams" in 1997, said Dillman, who chairs the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for its local community...
Saturday, May 26 2012 12:15 AM EDT2012-05-26 04:15:05 GMT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois lawmakers want to cut the number of regional school superintendents by 20 percent. They've passed legislation to trim the 44 regional superintendents down to just 35.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois lawmakers want to cut the number of regional school superintendents by 20 percent. They've passed legislation to trim the 44 regional superintendents down to just 35.
Saturday, May 26 2012 12:10 AM EDT2012-05-26 04:10:48 GMT
SHELBINA, Mo. -- South Shelby FFA members took something extra to this spring's state convention -- a Precious Moments figurine inspired by their friend, the late Christy Maubach, and her love of FFA.
SHELBINA, Mo. -- South Shelby FFA members took something extra to this spring's state convention -- a Precious Moments figurine inspired by their friend, the late Christy Maubach, and her love of FFA. Maubach, who died...
Friday, May 25 2012 9:26 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:26:19 GMT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House passed a controversial tax on cigarettes Friday in an effort to cut into a $2.7 billion hole in the budget regarding health care for the poor.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House passed a controversial tax on cigarettes Friday in an effort to cut into a $2.7 billion hole in the budget regarding health care for the poor.
Friday, May 25 2012 5:35 PM EDT2012-05-25 21:35:49 GMT
The sound of gunshots from a ceremonial salute by the American Legion Post 37 honor guard and the solemn playing of taps echoed across the Illinois Veterans Home Friday ...
The sound of gunshots from a ceremonial salute by the American Legion Post 37 honor guard and the solemn playing of taps echoed across the Illinois Veterans Home Friday, bringing an end to the ceremony to honor those who...
Friday, May 25 2012 3:27 PM EDT2012-05-25 19:27:27 GMT
Four motorcyclists arrested earlier this week in connection with an alleged armed robbery of two Quincy motorcyclists will have preliminary hearings June 6 in Quincy.
Four motorcyclists arrested earlier this week in connection with an alleged armed robbery of two Quincy motorcyclists will have preliminary hearings June 6 in Quincy. Investigators said victims reported the robbery took...
Friday, May 25 2012 10:14 AM EDT2012-05-25 14:14:24 GMT
Dave Spence, a Republican candidate for Missouri governor, visited New London Thursday to tout his vision for kick-starting Missouri's economy and decry the political machine he faces on his road to...
NEW LONDON, Mo. -- Dave Spence, a Republican candidate for Missouri governor, visited New London Thursday to tout his vision for kick-starting Missouri's economy and decry the political machine he faces on his road to...
Friday, May 25 2012 10:10 AM EDT2012-05-25 14:10:57 GMT
LIBERTY, Ill. -- A once-in-a-lifetime connection between horse and human forms the basis of a new book by a Quincy author. Ginny Kroeter wrote "Adah: Biography of a Show Horse"
LIBERTY, Ill. -- A once-in-a-lifetime connection between horse and human forms the basis of a new book by a Quincy author. Ginny Kroeter wrote "Adah: Biography of a Show Horse" about trainer Julie Inghram and Adah, the...
Friday, May 25 2012 9:57 AM EDT2012-05-25 13:57:42 GMT
By DOUG WILSONHerald-Whig Senior Writer Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois plans to build a 330-mile, 345,000-volt transmission line from Palmyra, Mo., across Illinois to Terre Haute, Ind. Leigh
Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois plans to build a 330-mile, 345,000-volt transmission line from Palmyra, Mo., across Illinois to Terre Haute, Ind. Leigh Morris, spokesman for Ameren Transmission Co., said the...
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign stop, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
