Michael A. Liberty, a well-known real estate developer and philanthropist from Gray, pleaded guilty Monday to making illegal campagin contributions during the 2012 presidential election. Liberty, 56, who now lives in Windermere, Florida, admitted in U.S. District Court today to making political contributions under other people’s names during the primaries for the 2012 U.S. Presidential […]
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Fall sports season produced all-stars in abundance-Southern edition
Cape Elizabeth’s Connor Thoreck made the boys’ soccer all-conference and all-region teams this fall. Scarborough’s Lily Nygren was a field hockey all-state selection. South Portland’s Thaovy Duong qualified for the SMAA girls’ cross country team. (Ed. Note: At press time, all-state teams for soccer and volleyball weren’t available. Those will be published at a later […]
Fall sports season produced all-stars in abundance-Northern edition
Freeport quarterback Josh Burke led his team to a resurgent season and was named a Campbell Conference all-star. Yarmouth’s Katie Clemmer scored her share of big goals this fall, leading the Clippers to a Class B state title, and to no one’s surprise, she was named a WMC girls’ soccer all-star. Falmouth’s Devon Sarazin had […]
Fall sports season produces all-stars in abundance-Portland edition
Portland quarterback Issiah Bachelder was named to the Class A North football all-star team. Bachelder helped the Bulldogs reach the state final for the second year in a row. Deering’s Jonata Mbongo was one of several city boys’ soccer standouts to be named an all-star. Emma Gallant had a terrific freshman season, helping Cheverus’ girls’ […]
NFL roundup: Banged-up Carr rallies Raiders past Panthers
Oakland maintains its lead in the AFC West with a 35-32 victory.
Class-action suit alleges fraud by Electricity Maine
The lawsuit claims the company enrolls customers at artificially low rates and then transfers them with little notice to long-term rates that exceed the standard-offer rate.
Sunday’s Maine college roundup: Slow start doesn’t stop UMaine women
The Black Bears score just four points in the first quarter, but recover to win.
Waterville couple gives $4 million to Portland retirement community
The Cedars is developing a new approach to senior care to create the atmosphere of a home.
Pastor makes new start on dream of Skowhegan family shelter
The home he hoped would house families is demolished to make way for one that will meet codes.
Augusta attracts 3 chain restaurants
Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Taco Bell and an International House of Pancakes are expected to open in the coming months.