‘There’s a lot of street-level prostitution going on, more than we’ve seen in recent years,’ said Assistant Chief Vern Malloch.
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Search continues near Hernandez’s home
Some law-enforcement officers don wetsuits and also search near where they found the body of a semi-pro football player who was friends with the Patriots’ tight end.
CHAT Live: Job-hunting advice for the long-time unemployed
LIVE CHAT: Advice for the long-time unemployed
FBI informant file introduced to Bulger jury
Prosecutors say he was an FBI informant for 15 years, providing information on the rival New England Mafia.
Police investigating teeth found on N.H. island
Pierce Island is where police believe the body of 19-year-old UNH student Elizabeth ‘Lizzi’ Marriott was dumped by Seth Mazzaglia, who is charged with killing her.
From glum to garden: Makeover beautifies Portland corner
PORTLAND — What a difference a day made for a yard on Munjoy Hill. In barely more than 24 hours, a dozen volunteers from Friends of the Eastern Promenade transformed the overgrown lot at 73 Vesper St. into a beautifully manicured garden, in preparation for the group’s “Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill” tour Sunday. The […]
Maine restaurant, innkeepers groups restructure
The two hospitality groups will have one manager, but keep their own boards of directors, committees, staff and budget.
Cumberland Town Council won't discuss SAD 51 vacancy before July 8
CUMBERLAND — It will be two weeks before the Town Council discusses appointing a replacement for School Administrative District 51 co-Chairman Jeff Porter, who last week announced he will leave the School Board July 1. Town Manager Bill Shane said he will need written notice that Porter has resigned “so that we can begin the […]
Benoit eyes Goodall’s state Senate seat
(Updated to note that Benoit’s intentions were announced in a press release – S.M.) Former state Senator Paula Benoit is considering another run for the state Senate. Benoit, a Republican, announced in a press release that she may pursue the District 19 seat currently held by Sen. Seth Goodall, D-Richmond. Goodall plans to resign at end […]
Court rules generic-drug makers can’t be sued over defects
The ruling creates a legal oddity in which people who are hurt by a brand-name drug can sue the drug maker for damages, but the same is not true for those who take a generic drug.