Maine Treasurer Bruce Poliquin wants to lower borrowing costs.
2011
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From the Editor: Shakespeare summer: Pity the clueless kings
Another summer of Shakespeare is upon us.
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Prescription drug data mining law struck down
The court strikes down a Vermont law aimed at boosting the use of generic drugs. The ruling imperils similar laws in Maine and New Hampshire.
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Mainers help FBI capture 'Whitey' Bulger
SOUTH PORTLAND — When the FBI needed help crafting a public service announcement aimed at the capture of fugitive Boston mobster James J. “Whitey” Bulger, they turned to two southern Maine media pros. Just three days after launching the effort, Bulger and his longtime companion, Catherine Greig, were arrested late Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif., […]
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Maine woman due in court in husband’s death
BANGOR — Police say a Maine woman charged with killing her husband in their Bangor home is due to appear in court. Bangor police say 48-year-old Roxanne Jeskey is expected to appear in court Friday morning. Jeskey is facing murder charges in the death of husband, 53-year-old Richard Jeskey, whose body was found in […]
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Police charge Buxton man with breaking into ex’s home
James Murt II, 24, was arrested Wednesday. Police said he may face additional charges.
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PACTS holds annual meeting today
The Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System will hold its annual meeting today during a time of continued austerity.
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Maine firms’ TV spot leads to Bulger’s arrest
Northeast Media Associates in South Portland and Black Fly Media in Portland collaborated with the FBI to produce the 30-second public service announcement. Watch the video.
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Scarborough 'smart' meter opponents to hold workshops around Maine
SCARBOROUGH — A state ruling allowing Central Maine Power Co. to continue with installation of “smart” electric meters hasn’t meant a slowdown for local opponents of the wireless technology. Elisa Boxer-Cook, one of the residents who fought Maine’s largest power company for the option to opt-out of the new meter program, is gearing up for […]
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First MRRA forum fields range of questions
BRUNSWICK — Just over 30 people showed up for a Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority community forum Wednesday night to learn about what will happen next at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The forum, held in the Crooker Theater of Brunswick High School, was the first event designed to keep people informed about developments at […]