The morning maps are flying in and indications are growing that a significant snowstorm is on the way for parts of Maine Friday and Friday night in Saturday morning. Right now timing is such that the snow will break out across the area during the early afternoon Friday. All of this, including the timing of […]
2013
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Boy Scouts delay decision on gays until May
‘The organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy,” a spokesman says.
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Removing unfinished boat could cost Freeport more than $100K
FREEPORT — The town could end up spending more than $100,000 if the foundation that owns a partially built 113-foot schooner can’t come up with the money to finish or move the massive boat. After being granted a three-year reprieve last September with significant stipulations, the Island Rover Foundation has failed to meet requirements to […]
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More corporate cuts planned for Hannaford
The grocery chain’s parent company says the reductions will not affect employees in stores.
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Sanford police search for armed robber
A man entered the store and displayed a gun and demanded cash before fleeing, police said.
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For WEX, earnings strong, forecast weak
Its stock falls after the Maine company, formerly known as Wright Express, announces its outlook.
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Dilemma continues over cost of Freeport athletic fields
FREEPORT — New cost estimates from engineers put the environmental permitting process for the Hunter and Pownal roads fields as high as $120,000. Facing a dilemma to pay for improvements or divest the property to avoid paying, the Town Council pushed back the decision Tuesday night to solicit more public comment. At a minimum, the […]
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Goodbye Saturday mail? Postal Service plans cuts
The USPS will continue to deliver packages six days a week but delivery of other mail will be cut back to five days a week.
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Obama to nominate outdoor retail exec for Interior
The president is expected to nominate Sally Jewell, CEO of outdoor equipment company REI, to head up the Department of the Interior.
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Monopoly: If the iron was your lucky token, you are out of luck
The Scottie Dog was the most popular of the classic tokens in an online contest sponsored by game-maker Hasbro. The iron got the least votes and was kicked to the curb.