The family of the 20-month-old girl who disappeared from a home in Waterville on Dec. 17, 2011, seeks to ‘preserve the rights of Ayla’s estate’ to file lawsuits in the future.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
LePage’s designated education chief to step down
William Beardsley, who cited family reasons, has led the department as a deputy since his nomination for the commissioner post met resistance.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump’s national security adviser shared secrets without permission, files show
During the presidential race, Michael Flynn drew attention for his scalding attacks against Hillary Clinton for mishandling classified material.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Sanford man wanted after police chase in Waterboro
Authorities say Tyler Cann, 24, of Sanford sped away from officers in Waterboro, and officers broke off the pursuit when it became too dangerous.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Biddeford raid reveals building, safety code violations
Police say they went to 84 High St. to investigate alleged drug trafficking and found eight code violations.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Surf’s up in Scarborough
A surfer takes advantage of the relatively balmy temperatures and good waves Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Higgins Beach in Scarborough. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The Forecaster)
Posted inCoastal Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Bath museum to exhibit Cape Elizabeth lighthouse lens
BATH — A lighthouse lens that first guided ships past Cape Elizabeth and into Portland Harbor in the late 19th century will have a new home next year at the Maine Maritime Museum. The 243 Washington St. museum broke ground Monday on an expansion that will house the 600-square-foot exhibit, Marketing and Communications Manager Katie […]
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Cuisinart issues recall concerning 8 million food processors
The blades in Cuisinarts produced between 1996 and 2015 are fauly and can cause injury.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport Community Services picks Lewiston resident as executive director
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Services has hired Paula Paladino as the organization’s next executive director. Paladino replaces Melanie Sachs, who held the position for three years. Sachs, who is also a town councilor, resigned from FCS in August to lead Portland-based Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. While FCS was searching for Sachs’s replacement, Emily Chaleff served […]
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Poland house destroyed in early-morning fire
Four people escape injury, but the fire claims the lives of three pets.