Sgt. Tim Cotton posts ‘Blinded By The Light’ on the department’s Facebook page to remind drivers to clear the snow off their cars.
2017
Posted inBusiness
Boston area becoming hub of U.S. shoe industry
Innovation may result as Reebok, New Balance, Rockport and others cluster in the city and suburbs as they compete for young skilled workers.
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Posted inMaine, News
USM student dies from epilepsy complications
Nickolas Acker of Saco died in his sleep Dec. 27 from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, the school announced Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
LePage administration offers incentives for school districts to share programs
The Maine Department of Education will distribute grants to districts that find areas where they can partner with other schools to save money.
Posted inUncategorized
Tip a glass of the grape to Johannes
Since getting involved in the book business a few years ago, I’ve given a lot of thought to the clever German bookmaker and inventor Johannes Gutenberg, who helped make our modern book business possible. Can you imagine what it would be like if every single copy of your favorite books were still being printed by […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
K. Horton Specialty Foods, a fixture of the Public Market House in Portland, will close
The cheese and food specialty shop, which has been in business for 18 years, is running a cash-only clearance sale.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Gov. Cuomo calls for free tuition at New York public colleges
The state governor’s Excelsior Scholarship program would provide free education for residents earning less than $125,000.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth panel wants input on 'grander vision' for Route 1 North
FALMOUTH — A town committee working to create a vision for the future of the Route 1 North corridor wants public input on possible infrastructure improvements or land use changes. Two public sessions are planned for Wednesday, Jan. 25, at TideSmart Global, 380 U.S. Route 1. One session will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and the […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine investigators look into snowmobile crash victim’s speed, familiarity with trail
The state medical examiner says that Angus McDuffie, 44, of Gray died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck after being thrown from his snowmobile Monday in Windham.
Posted inBusiness
Casco Bay Vending acquires two Maine-based competitors
The Lewiston-based company said all three firms agreed that the acquisition would protect jobs and services from out-of-state consolidators.