Gregory Nisbet’s lawyer says he recently learned about evidence that could have changed the judge’s verdict of a safety code violation that led to a 90-day jail sentence and a fine.
December 2016
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Historic Skowhegan mansion on public auction block after bank foreclosure
The 13-room Greek Revival home, built in the 1840s, was home to attorney Dale Thistle, who suffered brain injury in a 2011 automobile accident and was forced to surrender his license to practice law.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Facebook phenomenon: Maine creator planning book on ‘Pantsuit Nation’
Libby Chamberlain, a Hillary Clinton fan from Brooklin, tells her millions of followers they’ll be able to read stories ‘that will inspire and connect people.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Three Maine companies win governor’s excellence awards
Geaghan’s Pub and Craft Brewery of Bangor, Systems Engineering of Portland, and Landry/French Construction Co. of Scarborough are honored.
Posted inMaine, News
DHHS to spend $2.4 million more on medication-assisted treatment for addiction
The money will fund 359 new slots for uninsured patients in five locations, in what appears to be a shift in policy for the LePage administration.
Posted inMaine
Doctor from New Vineyard killed when vehicle hits trees
Police say the vehicle appeared to be going fast and believe that Cameron Bopp was on his way to work.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Children's book series collaboration balances story, science
FALMOUTH — Creating nature stories that delight and inspire young children – while raising awareness about endangered species – is the goal of a collaboration between Maine Audubon and Islandport Press. Melissa Kim, of Cape Elizabeth, is the author of a four-book series called “Wildlife on the Move.” The books were all illustrated by Maine-based artist […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Obama bans oil and gas leases in swaths of Atlantic, Arctic oceans
The permanent measure appears aimed at tying the hands of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to unleash the nation’s untapped oil and natural gas reserves.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth music center nourishes its 'Deep Roots'
YARMOUTH — New programming at 317 Main Community Music Center not only allows seniors to have more fun, but offers them a chance to improve their health. Deep Roots is a series of music programs, including lessons, dancing, and concerts, aimed at people over the age of 55. The music and community center, located at 317 […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
2 arrested after Brunswick armed robbery
BRUNSWICK — Police arrested two suspects accused of robbing the Big Apple convenience store on Pleasant Street with a handgun Dec. 16. Jacqueline Carpenter-Young, 21, and Shawn Cook, 37, were both charged with robbery after police responded to a call at 9:07 p.m. from the store clerk. After reviewing surveillance footage, officers were able to identify Carpenter-Young’s […]