Anthony Chiasson, a 1991 Cheverus graduate and a major donor to the school, was found guilty Monday of fraud.
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Winter moth invasion spreads from Harpswell to Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH — A new finding of winter moths here means the invasive species has spread from two Maine towns to three. Warmer winters are blamed for the spread of the environmental pest, which feeds on hardwood trees. Although people have spotted winter moths in other coastal communities in Maine, from Rockland to Kittery, only […]
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Demolition process changes for Brunswick historic district
BRUNSWICK — When a developer wants to demolish a building in the downtown historic district, the Village Review Board will no longer have the final say. With an 8-1 vote Monday night, the Town Council has temporarily shifted that role to the Planning Board. The Village Review Board will now play an advisory role for […]
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Democratic leaders form panel to strengthen work force
The committee will work with business groups and build off of regulatory streamlining efforts led by Republicans.
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Hannaford pharmacy in Yarmouth burglarized
The supermarket remains open, but the pharmacy was closed to assist police in the investigation.
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Ex-prosecutor Cameron to make Maine court appearance Jan. 10
The former state prosecutor convicted on child pornography is scheduled to appear two months after authorities said he cut off his monitoring bracelet and fled his central Maine home.
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2 men guilty, third doesn’t show in Kennebunk prostitution case
Many others had pleaded not guilty in advance as 18 of the 64 suspects named so far answer a summons.
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South Portland opens window of opportunity for parking scofflaws
SOUTH PORTLAND — “Pay ’em if you’ve got ’em” was the message from city councilors Monday when they unanimously approved a modified amnesty program for unpaid parking tickets. From Dec. 26 through Feb. 28, 2013, city residents with outstanding parking tickets dating to 2009 will be allowed to pay the court waiver fees without also […]
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Gorham on guard following Internet school threat
GORHAM – Gorham authorities are on heightened alert following a message posted on a social website that high schools in Cumberland and York counties would be targeted with harm on Friday, Dec. 21. Gorham School Superintendent Ted Sharp said in a letter to parents Wednesday that law enforcement has been unable to confirm the authenticity […]
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Navy names new commander for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Capt. William Green will succeed the current commander, Capt. L. Bryant Fuller, this summer.