John Richardson

John Richardson

Staff Writer

jrichardson@mainetoday.com

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Latest Articles by John Richardson


May 1, 2013

Falmouth 8th-grader is a 'Google doodle' finalist

Joseph Han is one of 50 finalists who will have their artwork displayed in New York, and perhaps on the Google homepage.


April 29, 2013

Groups launching Maine ad campaign for Medicaid expansion

Maine has yet to accept federal funding to expand the government-sponsored health coverage to nearly 70,000 uninsured Mainers.


April 9, 2013

South Portland police investigate armed robbery

A man threatened a Big Apple clerk with a handgun before leaving with a small amount of cash.


March 27, 2013

Portland Library's new Book Mobile gets rolled out Tuesday

The 24-foot-long mobile library will be equipped with solar panels, wireless Internet capabilities and sides that open up for additional book and material storage and programming.


March 12, 2013

Cape Elizabeth High wins state chess title again

The team will go on to represent the state in a national tournament.


March 7, 2013

Scarborough council approves funds to preserve cattle farm

A $270,000 conservation easement will mean the 90-acre Comstock Farm can continue to raise cattle, but will not be turned into a residential subdivision.


February 22, 2013

Quarantine extended at Scarborough pet shop after 2nd puppy falls ill

Two dogs from Little Paws Pet Shop have now tested positive for parvovirus, and a Saturday protest is planned.


February 21, 2013

Maine gets $33 million for health care reforms

The grant is part of a $300 million round of awards to six states that are working to improve quality and lower the cost of health care.


February 13, 2013

Police make big cocaine seizure in Portland, Falmouth

Multiple police agencies team up on the seizure of eight pounds of cocaine.


February 12, 2013

S. Portland High principal leaving job in June

James Holland will remain in the job until the end of the school year in June.

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