SCARBOROUGH — Police have identified a lone suspect in the shooting death of a pregnant and well-loved goat. Detective Sgt. Rick Rouse confirmed March 9 there is a person of interest in the case, but said he could not offer more information on the investigation, adding it “depends” on whether charges will be forthcoming. A […]
March 2018
Posted inMaine
Frye Island’s effort to withdraw from school district heads to court
The longstanding dispute involves the island’s approval of a referendum to withdraw from the school district, which is prohibited in state statute.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Legislature will investigate DHHS’s role in deaths of 2 girls who were abused: ‘How did the ball get dropped?’
The Legislature’s watchdog agency will scrutinize the state’s Child Protective Services and other public agencies, seeking to address shortcomings in Maine’s system for protecting children.
Posted inThe Forecaster
In Cumberland: Shelter from the Storm
A pair of sheep take refuge under a tree in Cumberland during Wednesday’s snowstorm. According to the National Weather Service, Cumberland received just over a foot of snow over the two-day nor’easter. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)
Posted inThe Forecaster
In Cumberland: Shelter from the Storm
A pair of sheep take refuge under a tree in Cumberland during Wednesday’s snowstorm. According to the National Weather Service, Cumberland received just over a foot of snow over the two-day nor’easter. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Lisbon man convicted of trying to murder police won’t get new trial
Bartolo Ford fled from police in a dump truck during a 2008 chase in which he rammed cruisers.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Recovery from Northeast’s latest storm is slow, and another is possible
The most power outages are reported in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
VIA PRESS HERALD: Dispute over traffic project escalates as Wiscasset reports new state threat
Maine’s Department of Transportation says it won’t create off-street parking to make up for spots lost on Main Street if it has to follow local ordinances, the town says in a court filing.
Posted inSpelling Bee
Meet the 2018 Maine State Spelling Bee Contestants
Champions from 14 Maine counties will compete for the chance to represent the state at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and you’re invited to watch.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. economy beats expectations, added 313,000 jobs in February
The nation’s unemployment rate also held steady at 4.1 percent.