March 2018
Body found in partially submerged car in Medomak River
WALDOBORO (AP) — Police say a woman’s body has been recovered from a vehicle that was upside down in the Medomak River in Waldoboro, Maine. Police say the sport utility vehicle was discovered partially submerged in the water near Route 1 Sunday morning. Officials say the body of 48-year-old Melissa Sawyer, of Damariscotta, was recovered […]
Westbrook Police investigate coffee shop robbery
WESTBROOK (AP) — Police in Maine are investigating a coffee shop robbery they believe may be related to a string of armed robberies in Cumberland County. WCSH-TV reports the robbery happened at the Daily Grind coffee shop in Westbrook Saturday morning. Police say the suspect threatened a clerk with a gun and then fled with an undetermined […]
Historic aircraft overhauled in Maine bound for Germany
AUBURN (AP) — A rare Lockheed Super Constellation Starliner that’s being restored in Auburn, Maine, is ready to be shipped to Germany for final work and reassembly. A division of Lufthansa, the German airline, said it plans to dismantle and transport the “Super Star” after a 10-year restoration project. The Sun Journal reported that there’s no firm […]
Job assistance available for former military medics in Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — Former military medics are getting help using their skills to enter Maine’s workforce under a newly enacted law. Such veterans will be able to receive help obtaining academic credit for military training and experience under a Department of Labor program that also will help eligible veterans seeking an apprenticeship or employment in […]
Jets rescind free agency offer to Ndamukong Suh
ORLANDO, Fla. — Ndamukong Suh won’t become a New York Jet. Acting owner Christopher Johnson said Sunday the team has rescinded its offer to the free agent defensive tackle. Johnson was vague on reasons for the move, admitting though that it “didn’t seem to be in keeping with our long-term plan.” Suh has said the […]
Sunday’s NHL roundup: Marchand gets another overtime winner
Brad Marchand ties an NHL record with his fifth overtime goal of the season as the Bruins beat the Wild, 2-1.