Officers eventually caught up to 27-year-old Kenneth Dunn after he crashed into a stone wall.
2013
Posted inNation & World
Small tsunami hits Solomon islands, killing at least 4
Four villages on Santa Cruz were hit by the waves, with two facing severe damage. The tsunami followed a magnitude-8.0 earthquake.
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Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Opinion, Southern Forecaster
CURRENT AFFAIRS – Movies and crime at the library
Movie lovers are fortunate to have available at the Scarborough Public Library an afternoon once a month devoted to showing a movie classic. What fun it is to join other enthusiasts, munch on popcorn or a cookie, and view a free movie! January’s film was “Hugo” and I must report that I enjoyed it immensely […]
Posted inOpinion
Leonard Pitts: While gun advocates imagine threats, the real ones exact carnage
The absurd arguments of those opposed to any gun controls get in the way of serious discussion.
Posted inNation & World, News
2 Great Lakes hit lowest water level on record
The low water has caused heavy economic losses by forcing cargo ships to carry lighter loads, leaving boat docks high and dry, and damaging fish-spawning areas.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
South Portland nabs valve manufacturing firm
SOUTH PORTLAND – A South Portland manufacturing plant vacant since June 2011 chugged back to life this week, potentially reopening the valve on the local economy. The 55,000-square-foot facility at 1 Madison St. that was once housed Portland Valve LLC is now home to Allagash International, also a maker of industrial valves and controls. According […]
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Rangeley seeks world record for longest snowmobile parade
The fundraiser for cystic fibrosis will try to best the 820-snowmobile record set in Rouseau, Minn., in 2004.
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
South Portland City Council condemns governor’s budget
SOUTH PORTLAND – South Portland made headlines in late 2007 when Mayor Jim Soule suggested southern Maine, as Maine’s economic engine, secede from the rest of the state. On Monday, South Portland City Councilor Alan Livingston joked that he’s starting to think Soule might have been onto something. “I debate on saying this, but I […]
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Waterville man gets 18 months for home invasion
Junious J. Liggins, 32, entered a Waterville apartment, held the occupant at knifepoint, and stole cash and a cellphone.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine work force committee visits UMaine, Bangor
The 15-member bipartisan committee is tasked with developing legislation to strengthen Maine’s work force and help small businesses thrive.