A key highway linking the group’s Iraq stronghold in Mosul to its enclaves in northeastern Syria is coming under growing pressure from Kurdish forces.
February 2015
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man charged in Biddeford killings was changed by stroke, psychologist testifies
The court hearing is held to determine the mental competency of James Pak, a landlord accused of killing two people in a dispute over parking in December 2012.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage joins governor coalition that’s working to expand offshore drilling
The group’s first member from the Northeast says the state could benefit from more natural gas exploration, and some ask: Is he eyeing the Gulf of Maine?
Posted inLife & Culture
Actress daughter defends Brian Williams
‘He’s a really good man, he’s an honest man, he’s a truthful man,’ says ‘Girls’ actress Allison Williams.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland museums evacuated after falling ice punctures gas line
Patrons of the art and children’s museums were let back in about 25 minutes later, after the area was deemed safe.
Posted inNation & World, News
Conn. dentist charged with killing patient in attempt to pull 20 teeth
The state dental commission found that Rashmi Patel ignored warnings from his assistants that the woman was in danger and continued with the procedures.
Posted inNation & World, News
State trooper takes stand in murder trial of Aaron Hernandez
Hernandez’s lawyers have tried to poke holes in the state’s case by questioning how police handled evidence and their almost immediate focus on Hernandez.
Posted inBusiness
Battery maker sues Apple, says it poached key engineers
The suit comes amid unconfirmed reports that Apple may be developing an electric car.
Posted inNation & World, News
N.H. man struck by 2 cars while walking at night
He is expected to recover.
Posted inThe Startup Line
Portland’s Tilson Technology raises $2.2M in Series B round
Tilson Technology Management, a Portland-based IT services firm that builds telecommunications networks (think: putting up cell towers and laying fiber), has raised $2.2 million in a recent investment round, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Tilson raised the Series B round from Rand Capital Corp. and Maine’s own CEI Ventures. While this is Rand’s first investment […]