Raymond Bellavance, accused of burning down a topless coffee shop, will consult his attorneys before deciding. Closing arguments are due soon.
2011
Posted inSports
Girls’ Basketball: Rams have no trouble
Deering takes control from the start and opens a 44-13 lead on the way to a fourth straight victory.
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Posted inNews
Push to restore rail line needs new funds plan
State financing is an option after the freight project fails to attract a federal grant.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, Dec. 29, 2011Invasive wreaths need careful disposal
The holidays are upon us, and Christmas trees and wreaths are decorating our homes. Accidentally, invasive plants are sometimes used to decorate wreaths. Multiflora rose is one of those beautiful invasive plants that is established in Maine and may be used. It has rose hips this time of year that look like bright red berries. […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State should not blow conservation funds on oil
The loss of heating assistance money is not a good reason to dismantle a long-range strategy.
Posted inOpinion
Another View: Crackdown on pro-democracy dissenters on the rise in China
With little complaint from the West, China’s leaders are imprisoning people for their ideas.
Posted inSports
High School Roundup: Biddeford gets a win in girls’ hockey
YARMOUTH – Breanna Rivard and Jenna Roy scored Wednesday to lead Biddeford to a 2-1 victory against Yarmouth/Freeport in a schoolgirl hockey game at Travis Roy Arena. Rivard put the Tigers (2-6) ahead with 35 seconds left in the first period and Roy extended it at 1:47 of the third. Emily Brassley made 24 saves […]
Posted inNation & World
Loopholes in law confuse consumers
Colonoscopies are among the most troublesome; they’re preventative – free – unless polyps are found.
Posted inNews
Monster trucker has horses underneath, crustacean on top
A Maine man who loves racing also promotes lobster with his monster truck, known as “The Crushstation”.
Posted inNews
Maine fishermen expect to get record prices for scallops
High global demand and diminished supply from Japan will drive up the price, which is good news for Maine fishermen.