BIDDEFORD — At a noon press conference, Mayor Joanne Twomey said she is disappointed following Tuesday’s Senate vote against a bill to allow new gambling operations in Biddeford and Calais. “The entire delegation turned their backs on the 59 percent of voters” in Biddeford, Twomey said. Last November, voters approved a local referendum to allow […]
2011
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South Portland museum to host 4th of July party
The historical society’s all-day celebration will include live music, old-fashioned games, kite displays and a barbecue fundraiser.
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NBA lockout beginsas sides fail to reach deal
The memories of a thrilling NBA season might have to last for a while.
There’s no telling when basketball will be back.
The NBA locked out its players early today when its collective bargaining agreement expired, becoming the second major pro sport shut down by labor strife.
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Strauss-Kahn free from house arrest; charges stand
The move comes after prosecutors said an extensive background investigation of the accuser caused them to reassess the case.
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Riverton standoff ends; 6 in custody
Portland police have six people in custody following a standoff at the Riverton Apartments.
Shortly after 2 p.m. the last person walked out of the apartment at 2 Pinewood Road and gave himself up. He was ordered to his knees by members of a special police reaction team.
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No serious injuries in rollover on I-295 in Yarmouth
Two women escape serious injury when the Subaru they were in rolls over on southbound I-295.
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L.L. Bean rehires four after discount error
FREEPORT — L.L. Bean says four Lewiston workers fired for buying a leather tote bag after its price had been inadvertently reduced on the company’s website are getting their jobs back. L.L. Bean spokeswoman Carolyn Beem says the company has apologized to the women and will pay them lost wages. She says they will resume […]
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Augusta bridge due for $12 million paint job
AUGUSTA — A 62-year-old bridge over the Kennebec River in Augusta is due to get a paint job that is expected to cost about 10 times the span’s original construction cost. The Memorial Bridge paint job is expected to cost about $12 million. In 1949 it cost $1.2 million to build. Transportation Department spokesman Mark […]
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Maine gov signs fireworks, gambling bills
BANGOR — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has signed a pair of bills into law along the Bangor waterfront. One of the bills he signed today, LD 83, legalizes the sale and use of fireworks. The bill, which includes a number of restrictions, won’t be law in time for this July 4th holiday. The second […]
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Homeless man off the hook for charging cellphones
BANGOR — Prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against a homeless man in Bangor who helped himself to an outdoor electrical outlet to charge a pair of cellphones. Bangor police originally charged 23-year-old Shaun Fawster last weekend with theft of services after an officer caught him charging phones on an outlet hidden behind some […]