A Bethel man had complained that the name defamed his grandmother, who once lived on the road.
2011
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CMP threatens lawsuit over 'smart' meter moratorium in Bath
BATH — Central Maine Power Co. is threatening to sue the city if it does not reverse a moratorium on installation of wireless “smart” electric meters. The City Council discussed the matter in executive session Wednesday evening, but took no action after reopening the meeting to the public. City Solicitor Roger Therriault earlier said the […]
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Maine hikers rescue fawn from attack by fisher
The fawn has been turned over to a wildlife rehabilitator.
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LePage signs bill easing rules for landlords
The new law repeals a law that required landlords to provide loans to tenants if an apartment is infested with bedbugs,
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Salt Institute hires radio instructor
The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland has hired a radio producer and journalist as an instructor for its radio track.
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Maine home sales and prices fall in May
For the quarter, sales were off 24.5 percent and prices were down 2.4 percent overall.
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SMCC names new president
Ronald G. Cantor, associate vice president and dean at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, N.Y., has been appointed president of Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, the college announced in a press release. The Maine Community College System Board of Trustees unanimously endorsed the nomination of Cantor at its meeting Wednesday in Augusta. […]
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Building owner faces charges after Brunswick fire
BRUNSWICK — The owner of 45 Maine St. has been charged with criminal and civil violations in connection with the fire that destroyed the building in April. Police charged Orville Ranger, 84, with violating a public fire safety rule and failure to have more than one way of egress in the building. The former is […]
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Scarborough stuns South Portland, then wins Class A softball title
The top two Class A softball teams in the state of Maine this year came from neighboring towns in Forecaster Country, but when the dust settled, only one got to play for a state championship. Last Wednesday evening, the defending champion Red Riots of South Portland expected to take another step toward defense of their […]
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UPDATE: Portland's new city manager to start work July 20
PORTLAND — The Board of Selectmen in North Andover, Mass., has cleared the way for Mark Rees to become Portland’s city manager in July. North Andover board Chairman Daniel P. Lanen last week said selectmen unanimously granted Rees’ request that they waive a 90-day notice requirement for the town manager to leave his job. Rees’ […]