AUGUSTA — The body found on Weeks Mills Road on Aug. 23 while authorities were investigating a missing persons case was identified Friday as 37-year old Elizabeth A. Munster. The Augusta woman was reported missing on Aug. 2. The Augusta Police Department identified Munster in a press release at 3:23 p.m. on Friday. “I understand that this […]
September 2018
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Dead fish continue to wash up on Old Orchard Beach for second day
For the second day in a row, up to a thousand dead fish washed up onto the shore of Old Orchard Beach on Saturday, the result of commercial fishing activity and predation by larger fish. Maine Marine Patrol Officer Thomas Hale said about 750 to 1,000 dead fish were either on the shore or floating […]
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Valerie Egar: The Turtle and the Butterfly
The butterfly fluttered flower to flower in the grassy meadow, from yellow goldenrods to purple asters to delicate Queen Anne’s lace. She was like a flower herself, bright yellow with dark stripes, a Tiger Swallowtail. When a soft breeze lifted her, she glided with the current, lofting high into the air and then back into […]
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River Jam to bring fun to twin cities
BIDDEFORD/SACO — The Biddeford Saco River Jam Festival, celebrating life on the Saco River, is bringing a host of activities to Biddeford and Saco on Sept. 14 and 15. River Jam is hosted by Heart of Biddeford and Saco Main Street, in partnership with Engine, the Biddeford+Saco Chamber and the cities of Biddeford and Saco, […]
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Consider financial gifts for your grandchildren
National Grandparents Day is observed on Sept. 9. If you’re a grandparent, you may get some gifts or cards — or maybe even a phone call! But you might feel that it’s better to give than to receive, especially when it comes to your grandchildren. And you can make a real difference in their lives […]
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As Pingree seeks 6th term, challengers look for opening on the right and center
Independent Martin Grohman and Republican Mark Holbrook face an uphill battle against the incumbent Democrat but hope their appeals to centrist and conservative voters will pay off in an election to be decided by ranked-choice voting.
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Fewer foster parents on the front lines
A lack of resources and support has marred the experience for many of those who take in kids. Even as Maine reforms its child protection system, the need for placements will only continue to grow.
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Portland bills other municipalities for share of shelter costs
The city-run facility offers homeless people from all over a low-barrier refuge. Municipalities ought to help, city officials say, but some are pushing back.
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Brother records CD of slain Maine corporal’s songs in Nashville
Eugene Cole’s sibling pours his heartache into ‘Life Without You,’ which will be released next month.
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