YARMOUTH — The Town Council has approved an agreement with the Chebeague Transportation Co. to add two ferry trips to accommodate the new Yarmouth school schedule. Councilors on Aug. 18 approved the pact 6-1, with Councilor David Craig opposed. One trip from Chebeague will be added in the morning and one to the island in the […]
August 2016
Ex-Maine prosecutor loses appeal of child pornography sentence
James M. Cameron is serving his sentence in a federal prison in Colorado and is scheduled for release in 2024.
Bar Harbor lab gets patent to develop molecule that could repair heart tissue
The molecule shows promise in helping heart attack sufferers regenerate damaged tissue, researchers say.
Tom Brady: Thumb injury was ‘silly accident’
The QB says he’s ready to go for the Patriots’ preseason game at Carolina on Friday.
Quimby donates Katahdin region land to U.S. for national monument
More than 87,600 acres are transferred amid speculation that a controversial federal designation to protect the land could come Thursday, the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
Yarmouth charity soccer event a win-win for teams, teen
YARMOUTH — Jared Conant may sit on the sidelines, but that doesn’t mean he’s not part of the team. The 12-year-old Yarmouth resident has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a terminal genetic disease that progressively degenerates and weakens muscles. But being in a wheelchair 95 percent of the time doesn’t stop him from being involved with local soccer […]
Cumberland's Cross Road curve to remain unchanged
CUMBERLAND — Following a public hearing Monday where sentiment was strong for leaving the Cross Road “elbow” turn unchanged, the Town Council voted unanimously to maintain the status quo. The council also authorized a tax break for senior citizens, approved a 2 percent sewer rate increase, heard a presentation from the Cumberland Climate Action Team, […]
Portland picks New York City artist to create Congress Square artwork
Sarah Sze will design a piece of public art in conjunction with a landscape and architecture firm.
Portland Housing Committee to focus on tenant security
PORTLAND — “Housing insecurity” will be the topic Wednesday, Aug. 24, when the City Council Housing Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. Yet advocates of several measures designed to protect renters, especially those without leases or using federal housing vouchers, may find the policies they support will not pass muster with city officials. The […]
Lawmakers demand explanation for EpiPen price increase
EpiPens are used to ward off potentially fatal allergic reactions, and the price has surged in recent years.