Editorial Page Editor Greg Kesich and columnist Alan Caron see parallels between our Governor and our new President.
2016
Waterboro man, 5-year-old boy killed in crash that backs up Maine Turnpike for 8 miles
The car driven by Earl Gray is hit by a box truck and pushed into a tractor-trailer near mile 22 in Wells.
Scarborough man charged in hit-and-run that killed Windham bicyclist
Police say Devin Brown was under the influence when he hit and killed Brandon Dumond of Windham.
Topsham high school project goes to 2nd vote Dec. 12
TOPSHAM — A straw poll on the design of a new School Administrative District 75 high school is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 12. The SAD 75 Board of Directors twice Nov. 17, 11-1 in separate decisions both to set the date, and to approve “in concept” recommendations from the district’s Building Committee about the project. […]
FairPoint laying off workers in northern New England
Between 35 and 49 people in Maine are expected to be laid off by the telecommunications company, which settled a contentious strike last year.
Madison man pleads guilty to conspiring to defraud the VA
David B. Watson Sr. submitted papers on his daughter-in-law’s behalf in an illegal attempt to get her compensation benefits, court records show.
Trump claims to have saved auto plant, but it wasn’t closing
The president-elect takes credit, via tweets, for a Ford Motor Co. decision not to build the Lincoln MKC at its Mexico plant.
Obama administration bans Arctic oil drilling through 2022
The Interior Department also drops plans to allow companies to drill for oil and natural gas in the Atlantic Ocean off four Southeastern states.
In presidential election in Maine, the winner was … guns
More Mainers voted on each of the four referendums than for any presidential choice.
Longtime Lisbon football coach stepping down after championship game
Dick Mynahan has guided the team for 30 years, taking them to five state title games.