Mainers should know that there was never a deficit, the former governor says.
2012
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Northeast’s 7-month stretch warmest on record
January through July was the warmest 7-month period since 1895, when systematic record keeping began.
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Protests over low-priced Maine lobster escalate at Canadian processing plants
Canadian lobstermen set up blockades, and at least six factories stop processing operations.
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US employers post the most jobs in 4 years
U.S. employers posted the most job openings in four years in June, a positive sign that hiring may pick up.
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Council approves waterfront tax breaks
PORTLAND — The City Council narrowly voted Monday night to authorize $1.3 million in tax breaks for mixed-use development projects on the city’s eastern waterfront. In a 6-2 vote, the council approved tax increment financing assistance for Fore India Middle LLC, which is beginning the second phase of redevelopment of the former Jordan’s Meats plant. […]
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Police identify man who allegedly injured Walmart greeter
The man is interviewed by police but not charged with any crimes.
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Yarmouth public garage vote pushed to September; new fire chief appointment recommended
YARMOUTH — The town council will hold a public hearing on the $2.3 million public works garage proposal after a presentation from the town planner introduced more questions about the project at council workshop Thursday, Aug. 2. The council will hold two more public hearings on the subject, the first Aug. 20, and the second […]
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Portland police release video of culprits tossing fireworks into car
The video shows someone putting a Roman candle through the partially open rear window of a car parked on Cumberland Avenue last month.
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New SAD 51 program blends math, science, other areas
CUMBERLAND — With an eye toward better preparing its students for the 21st century workplace, School Administrative District 51 is introducing the “STEM” program to its Greely Middle School curriculum. An acronym for science, technology, engineering and math, STEM will be taught by Rebecca Keith as the school starts its 2012-13 year. “It’s a very […]
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Children’s book illustrator attacked in Mass. home
Jane Dyer says 14-year-old entered her home on July 26 and struck her in the back of the head with the shovel.