BRUNSWICK — Two months after the Village Review Board denied a bid by All Saints Parish to demolish the old rectory next to St. John the Baptist Church, the board’s decision has been reversed. After the parish appealed the review board’s decision on the grounds that maintaining the old rectory is an economic hardship, the Zoning […]
2012
McKee is winner of ACLU of Maine award
Walt McKee, an Augusta-based lawyer, is cited for his “passionate sense of justice” and “legendary work ethic.”
Thief drives new tractor through fence, onto truck
State police are looking for the public’s help in finding the shiny orange mid-sized Kubota L45 tractor valued at $40,000.
Unsung Hero: Macauley Lord of Brunswick, casting for life
BRUNSWICK — When Macauley Lord was 6 years old, his grandfather took him fishing at a pond on his grandfather’s old farm, built in 1844 outside Louisville, Ky. Lord caught four blue gill and became (sorry) forever hooked. At age 12, he took up fly fishing, a sport he continued as a student at Bowdoin […]
3 primary elections to help thin field of legislative candidates in Portland
PORTLAND — Several crowded legislative races took shape last week as party-affiliated candidates filed to run for state House and Senate seats. Primary elections will be needed in three city districts. State Sen. Justin Alfond, a Democrat, is seeking a third term representing District 8, which includes the peninsula, the islands, the University of Southern […]
King sells stake in wind power business
King said today that he completed the sale of Independence Wind to his business partner Sunday night.
Lester to start Red Sox season opener
Southpaw Jon Lester, 28, will start on April 5 against Detroit. He also started Boston’s first game of the 2011 season.
Officials try to seize assets of Bulger’s girlfriend
Federal prosecutors say in court filings that they believe Catherine Greig “holds significant assets and/or funds.”
Source: Manning to join Broncos
The addition of Peyton Manning could well lead to the trade of Tim Tebow, who energized the Broncos last season and led them to the playoffs despite his uneven play.
Avg. Maine heating oil price holds steady
However, the state’s energy director notes that since 2004, heating oil has increased from an average price of $1.93 to the current level of $3.86.