State troopers justified in separate 2012 shootings / New Maine contractor rule goes into effect / Apparent armed robbery in Arundel … and more news from around the state.
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Posted inOpinion
Kathleen Parker: The passing of print speeds readers’ sensory deprivation
Who’s going to have fond memories of the smell of a beloved childhood laptop? Nobody, that’s who.
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Posted inNews
Two more men plead guilty in Kennebunk prostitution case
That’s brings to 14 the number of men who have pleaded or been found guilty in the high-profile case.
Posted inMaine Mariners, News, Sports
Pirates down Connecticut Whale on New Year’s Eve
Ethan Werek put in a backhander for his sixth goal of the season to snap a 3-3 tie with 7:56 left to play.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
SP coach honored for 200 wins
Longtime South Portland girls’ basketball Mike Giordano (with SP athletic director Todd Livingston) is honored prior to Monday’s game versus Deering for earning his 200th career victory three days prior at Massabesic. Giordano, the Red Riots coach since 1996, has won 190 regular games and 10 more in the postseason. “It’s emotional,” said Giordano. “(Everyone […]
Posted inNews, Sports
Black Monday: 7 NFL coaches, 5 GMs get fired
Philadelphia’s Andy Reid headlined the list of coaches, removed after 14 seasons and a Super Bowl appearance. Above, Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears, who also received a pink slip.
Posted inBusiness, News, Outdoors
Big snow boosts Northern New England snowmobilers
Many of northern New England’s rural communities depend on snowmobilers to keep stores, restaurants and motels going strong.
Posted inNews
Old Orchard official placed on paid leave
But officials are not saying why Bill Robertson is on paid leave, when it began or how long it might last.
Posted inNews
AG: Maine trooper justified in Edinburg shooting
Investigators say Trooper Christopher Hashey shot 54-year-old Warren Dome twice when he refused to drop a knife and advanced toward the trooper.