Following nearly eight years of delays, Windham’s first large-scale, brand-name hotel is scheduled to open in mid-February – that is, pending one final delay. Wells-based Heyland Development is preparing to open a 58-room, three-story Microtel Inn & Suites on a 7-acre property across Route 302 from Seacoast Adventure in North Windham. When construction began last […]
2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Three terrorists, 4 hostages killed in Paris; 16 hostages freed
A fourth suspect remains at large as the French president says, ‘The threats facing France are not finished.’
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Posted inMaine, News
Oakland fire blamed on improper disposal of wood ash
Fire officials say ashes from a wood stove were dumped near a barn that ignited, spreading to the adjacent home.
Posted inLink, Politics
Strimling & Harriman discuss LePage’s inaugural speech: Video
The Press Herald political analysts consider whether his words pose the prospect of legislative gridlock.
Posted inSports
NBA Roundup: Knicks’ skid hits 14 games
NEW YORK — James Harden had 25 points and nine assists in just three quarters and the Houston Rockets beat New York 120-96 on Thursday night to extend the Knicks’ longest single-season losing streak to 14 games. The Rockets beat New York for the 11th straight time, though everyone is beating the Knicks these days. […]
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NHL Roundup: Voracek’s goal lifts Flyers in OT
PHILADELPHIA — Jakub Voracek scored 1:28 into overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Voracek scored his 16th goal of the season on the power player to give the Flyers their second win of the homestand. They had their first shootout win since 2013 against […]
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Press Herald sportswriter garners national honors
Mark Emmert is Maine Sportswriter of the Year for 2014.
Posted inMaine, News
Greater Portland enduring an affordable housing crunch
Avesta Housing reports on the factors that limited the southern Maine nonprofit to helping only 11 percent of clients find homes in 2014.
Posted inMaine, News
Embattled Portland landlord allowed to evict 10 tenants
Meanwhile, Gregory Nisbet is sued by the parents of a Noyes Street fire victim.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Failure to report death data will cost Honda $70 million
The fine signals that the record recalls and penalties of 2014 will continue in the new year.