A Westbrook resident flown to Boston following a fire Friday remained in critical condition Monday morning, with surgery scheduled later in the day. Westbrook Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte said Monday that Madelena Kassa, 51, was in Massachusetts General Hospital. She was one of five people hospitalized after a three-alarm fire destroyed the building at 94 […]
2015
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook woman remains critical after three-alarm fire
A Westbrook resident flown to Boston following a fire Friday remained in critical condition Monday morning, with surgery scheduled later in the day. Westbrook Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte said Monday that Madelena Kassa, 51, was in Massachusetts General Hospital. She was one of five people hospitalized after a three-alarm fire destroyed the building at 94 […]
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Michelle Singletary: A woman’s place is on the money, at last
Women, many of whom are the main income providers for their family, will finally be represented on the nation’s paper currency.
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Policy Wonk: Will Portland drop the ball on minimum wage?
In January 2014, Portland Mayor Michael Brennan in his State of the City address called for raising the minimum wage. This began 18 months of research, discussion, study committee meetings and draft proposals. After all this, Portland’s finance committee has tendered a recommendation to the City Council that can only be described as timid and […]
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Scout leader dies on Father’s Day hike in White Mountains
Vernon Rippeon, 51, of Westminster, Md., suffers a fatal heart attack on the Crawford Path in the Presidential Range.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville’s well-known – some say notorious – Bob-In bar changing hands
Gubby Karter, who turned 70 last week, has agreed to sell the venerable tavern to his brother Fred, and the new place will be called Temple Street Tavern.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunk house fire kills man, seriously injures his father
One son escapes through a second-floor window and rescues the father, but his brother is overcome by smoke.
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Scarborough library celebrates local authors with showcase
SCARBOROUGH – On Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. the Scarborough Public Library will host its first Local Author Showcase featuring recently published authors from Scarborough and neighboring communities. Each author will talk about their book and there will also be an opportunity to ask questions and purchase books. The authors and featured works at […]
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Endangered turtles halt excavation in New Hampshire
Milford had been using loam and sand from the property for cemeteries, parks and winter road maintenance.
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Searchers find body of missing ex-White House chef
Walter Scheib, 61, served as White House chef for 11 years under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.