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2013
Police drop case against Westbrook firefighter
They still believe Rachael Welsh filed a false assault report. An attorney says her name has been tainted.
Readfield man gets 7 years for home invasion robbery
Kenneth Joseph Maker II, 26, must also pay his share of $12,000 taken from the victim the night of the robbery.
Poll: LePage wins several 3-way race scenarios
A new poll has Republican Gov. Paul LePage winning several three-way race scenarios featuring Eliot Cutler as an independent.
North Korea says it will launch ‘merciless’ nuclear attacks on U.S.
“The moment of explosion is approaching fast,” North Korea’s state news agency KCNA declared.
Got Tix? Concerts and Shows
Concerts and shows currently on sale: On sale 10 a.m. Friday — Joan Baez, 8 p.m. June 26, State Theatre, Portland. $40 to $65. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000 On sale 10 a.m. Friday — Xavier Rudd, Nahko and Medicine for the People, 8 p.m. July 21, State Theatre, Portland. $22 to $35. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000 […]
Want a business that lasts? Start one with family
Some family businesses are more resilient during downturns because of a focus on the long term as well as a commitment to their customers and employees.
Movies: Opening This Week and Now Showing
“EVIL DEAD” (R) (1:31) Stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas, Lou Taylor Pucci. Directed by Fede Alvarez. Five friends head to a remote cabin where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. Opening at: Brunswick 10 Thursday; Nordica (Freeport) Friday-Wednesday; Cinemagic […]
‘Mini Maine’ video creating a stir
A two-minute film that uses special effects to present Portland as a miniaturized toy-like town has local social-media circles buzzing.