WASHINGTON – President Obama’s choice for his next counterterrorism chief is Matthew Olsen, a former prosecutor with extensive experience in intelligence matters for the federal government, the White House announced Friday. Olsen, if confirmed by the Senate, would direct the National Counterterrorism Center, an agency born in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror […]
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Ex-fire captain convicted of having sex with girl, 15
Robert G. MacMaster, 40, of Lincoln could face up to five years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
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Dispatches
BIDDEFORD Mayor chastises state Senate, vows ongoing push for racino Mayor Joanne Twomey said Friday that she is disappointed by Tuesday’s Senate vote against a bill to allow racinos in Biddeford and Calais. She said, “The entire delegation turned their backs on the 59 percent of voters” in Biddeford who supported the racino in a […]
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Feature Obituary: Bill Wadman, 83, Bowdoin College trustee and local personality
William Wadman’s family knew they should always check the Bowdoin College schedule before planning any event or gathering. Mr. Wadman rarely passed up a chance to return to his alma mater. “My dad was very, very involved with Bowdoin for many, many years,” said Jeff Wadman, his son. If a family event conflicted with homecoming […]
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SAD 61 voters reject budget
Sixteen votes out of 974 mean that the school board has to come up with a third proposal.
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Minnesota’s government shuts down
A partisan budget dispute over taxes and spending leads to a widespread halt in services for many.
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GWI upgrade will speed up Internet connections
Many customers will see faster service within 60 days, the company says.
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Firm paying cost of disposing of fire debris
In addition to Ocean Properties’ $5,000 gift, Blow Bros. will donate the labor, also worth $5,000.
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A tradition in Freeport continues
The holiday 10-kilometer road race will be run for the 34th time, with good causes benefiting.