YARMOUTH — A $1.5 million bond for a new turf field at Yarmouth High School will be on the Nov. 6 ballot. The existing field, which cost the town $1.3 million 12 years ago, is showing signs of significant wear. Although it is still within the area of safe play, town officials said, it could […]
2012
Men charged in Cumberland store burglary
CUMBERLAND — Two men accused of breaking into J. Brothers Variety on Gray Road on Sunday faced a court hearing Wednesday in Portland. Larry R. Cox, 50, of Lamb Street in Westbrook, and Vincent Lombardi II, 39, of Saco Road in Standish, were charged with two counts each of burglary and theft. Lombardi was also […]
Poland Spring signs deal with Olympian Aly Raisman
The 18-year-old who won two gold medals and a bronze says Poland Spring has been an important part of her training regimen for years.
Poland Spring signs deal with Olympian Aly Raisman
The 18-year-old who won two gold medals and a bronze says Poland Spring has been an important part of her training regimen for years.
Maine Warden Service swears in 6 new officers
One Penobscot tribal warden was also sworn in.
Maine man gets 6 years for videotaping young girl
Prosecutors say the 43-year-old Thomas King hid a tiny camera inside a clock on the windowsill to make the recordings.
Campaign tactic for Democrats: Quote Todd Akin
From Colorado to New Hampshire to Illinois, Democrats are using the Missouri congressman’s comments about rape as a political bludgeon.
South Portland emergency personnel respond to blaze
SOUTH PORTLAND- Two “rookies” are being praised for actions that made an early-morning fire that closed South Portland’s Main Street for much of the day Aug. 15 go “about as well as it possibly could.” Despite the loss of both his home and his chiropractic office, even the victim, Dr. Alan Williams, said a firefighter […]
Durham Republican leads call for special session to fight Affordable Care Act
The Androscoggin County Republican Party on Monday overwhelmingly approved a resolution asking Governor Paul LePage to call the Maine Legislature to special session and consider legislation nullifying the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a press release from the Maine chapter of the Tenth Amendment Center. Durham Town Republican Secretary Jason Greene introduced […]
Durham Republican leads call for special session to fight Affordable Care Act
The Androscoggin County Republican Party on Monday overwhelmingly approved a resolution asking Governor Paul LePage to call the Maine Legislature to special session and consider legislation nullifying the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a press release from the Maine chapter of the Tenth Amendment Center. Durham Town Republican Secretary Jason Greene introduced […]