One of the best ways to monitor the competitiveness of a statewide or federal campaign is to see how much TV they and/or their surrogates have purchased.
October 2014
In trial surprise, witness admits planning lies with suspect in Portland murder
Tunile Jennings, whose DNA was on the murder weapon, says she, her husband and Margarita Fisenko Scott’s accused killer coordinated what they would tell police.
Waldoboro woman charged with large-scale cocaine distribution
Police say they seized 17 grams of cocaine at the home of Regina Bowman.
Skowhegan teacher named Maine’s Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Dorman, a special education teacher, is praised for her ‘aura of willingness, tirelessness and effortlessness.’
Portland Symphony Orchestra masters a Mass as season opens: Review
A packed house hears a rare live performance of Leoš Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass, as well as works by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Dvorák.
Maine man sentenced to three years for robbing Augusta pharmacy twice
Ryan McLaughlin, 27, of Gardiner told police that he had an addiction and was desperate when he robbed the Osco Pharmacy on Nov. 11 and 13 last year.
Stonewall Kitchen wins honors at Atlanta event
Stonewall Kitchen’s Apple Cider Jam won Best Jam/Preserve and its Maple Bacon Aioli won Best Condiment in AmericasMart’s The Best of Atlanta awards. AmericasMart’s took place Sept. 16-18. The market showcased gourmet foods and houseware lines for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Food products were voted on and selected based on taste, overall appeal and […]
10 chefs to compete for Lobster Chef of the Year at Harvest on the Harbor
New at the seventh annual food and wine festival — a gala kick-off dinner at Merrill Auditorium, featuring seven of Maine’s top chefs.
Bath, Lewiston appliance stores close; customers in limbo
BATH — The attorney general’s office’s is fielding complaints after Gediman’s Appliance stores in Bath and Lewiston abruptly closed last month, sitting on customers’ deposits and undelivered appliances. The stores are owned by Peter and Serrene Gagnon of Poland. The answering machine at the Lewiston location, at 1822 Lisbon St., says, “We are currently out […]
Portland Stage’s ‘Brighton Beach’ draws intimate family portrait: Review
The Neil Simon play reminds audiences to find laughter in hardship and strength in family.