WASHINGTON — People can’t plead ignorance of the law to excuse a violation. The first case of the new Supreme Court term Monday tests whether there’s a double standard when it comes to the police. A case from North Carolina turns on whether an officer’s mistaken belief about a state law still can justify a […]
October 2014
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Sen. Tuttle supports recreational businesses
I am writing to encourage all of you to re-elect Sen. John L. Tuttle, candidate for Maine State Senate District 33. All the candidates tell us that they support growth in jobs, but many do not understand how or what is involved in the economy of Maine. Maine has a strong tradition of hunting, an […]
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5th American with Ebola returns to U.S.
OMAHA, Neb. — An American photojournalist who contracted Ebola while working in Liberia is expected to arrive Monday in Nebraska, where he will be treated for the virus that has ravaged West Africa. Ashoka Mukpo, 33, will be the second Ebola patient to be treated at the Nebraska Medical Center’s specialized isolation unit. Mukpo was […]
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Expert testimony at issue in hunter death
AUBURN (AP) — Prosecutors say two experts for the defense should not be allowed to testify at the trial of a man facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the hunting death of another man. Authorities say Christopher Austin accidentally shot and killed 49-year-old Gerard Parent in November 2012 while the two were hunting separately […]
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Many hands made Biddeford Ball a success
We have been left speechless to describe our gratitude for the sweet support that our wonderful community showed for the Biddeford Ball on Aug. 23. It was an incredible evening thanks to so many amazing people working diligently and giving generously to make it happen. We would like to specifically thank Doug and Lauren Sanford […]
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Historic Portland cemetery reclaimed
PORTLAND (AP) — A small Portland graveyard that dates to the 18th century has been put back on the map of the city’s historic burial grounds. The Grand Trunk Cemetery, also known as the East Deering Cemetery and Presumpscot Street Cemetery, was the burial ground for settlers between 1793 and 1898. More recently it had […]
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Littlefield scores 1st goal in UNE win
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Becca Murphy scored a goal in each half to help propel the University of New England women’s soccer team to a 4-0 shutout of Western New England University in a Commonwealth Coast Conference match Saturday afternoon at Suprenant Field. With the win, the Nor’easters (7-2, 3-1 CCC) trade places with Western New […]
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Mastraccio faces Frohloff in District 18
{{tncms-asset app=”editorial” id=”e31b9afe-4d66-11e4-9e35-e32e90fa8dfa”}} MASTRACCIO {{tncms-asset app=”editorial” id=”06ed353c-4d67-11e4-89e4-47542f6b028d”}} FROHLOFF SANFORD — Democrat incumbent Anne-Marie Mastraccio is seeking her second term and will see a challenge from Republican Gordon Frohloff in the race to represent newly created House District 18, part of Sanford, in the Maine Legislature Nov. 4. ”¢ Frohloff, 51, works in education technology for […]
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High-profile domestic violence shines a light on widespread problem
Any law enforcement officer will attest that domestic disturbances are the most dangerous and disturbing calls to handle. Walking into a house where domestic discord is present and having to make an assessment in minutes about issues that have been broiling for years is difficult. Domestic violence has been pushed to the national forefront again: […]
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Hong Kong protests shrink after tumultuous week
HONG KONG — Student-led protests for democratic reforms in Hong Kong shrank Monday but a few hundred demonstrators remained camped out in the streets, vowing to keep up the pressure until the government responds to their demands. Schools reopened and civil servants returned to work Monday morning after protesters cleared the area outside the city’s […]