March 2018 – Page 361 – The Portland Press Herald

Rhode Island doctor sentenced to more than 4 years in opioid kickback scheme

by Associated Press March 9, 2018

The doctor apologizes in court for taking money for prescribing a highly addictive fentanyl spray.

Three hostages, gunman found dead after standoff at veterans home in California

by ELLEN KNICKMEYER and JANIE HAR Associated Press March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

The bodies are found hours after the man quietly entered an employee’s going-away party, letting some people leave and taking others hostage.

Maine, News, Politics

Mark Eves’ campaign fires new staffer over sexual harassment allegations

by Eric Russell March 9, 2018March 10, 2018

Brandon Maheu had only recently been hired but had not yet started work for Eves, a Democratic candidate for governor.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

S. Portland man charged for Falmouth thefts

by The Forecaster March 9, 2018June 28, 2019

FALMOUTH — A South Portland man was arrested early Wednesday, March 7, for burglarizing several vehicles in the area of Mountain Road in Falmouth. Falmouth Police Lt. John Kilbride said Timothy Richards, 54, was “basically taking items of opportunity” that were left in unlocked cars. Richards has been charged with felony theft and a misdemeanor. In addition, […]

Nation & World

ACLU sues U.S. government for separating asylum-seeking families

by nomaan merchant associated press March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

The case revolves around a Congolese woman who was separated from her 7-year-old daughter in detention centers 2,000 miles apart.

Business, Nation & World

‘Pharma Bro’ cries in court, but draws 7 years in prison for fraud

by TOM HAYS and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

Martin Shkreli, who became famous for unrepentingly raising the price of a lifesaving drug by 5,000 percent, was convicted of securities fraud last year.