Maine’s senior U.S. senator also predicts that Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin will hold off Democratic challenger Jared Golden in a ‘very close’ race in Maine 2nd District.
October 2018
Posted inLife & Culture
Matthew McConaughey visits first responders in Texas
The actor shows up in Houston with roasted turkey to give thanks on National First Responders Day.
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Officials shed light on affordable housing shortage at forum this week
BRUNSWICK — John Hodge, the director of the Brunswick Topsham Housing Authority, gives out between 20 and 30 subsidized housing vouchers every year. With a waiting list that is “well into the hundreds,” and can take up to 10 years to get to the front of, it’s just not cutting it. But their situation is […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Police say man stabbed teenage acquaintance at Scarborough soccer game
Police say Nicolas Blanchard, 20, of Scarborough was charged with aggravated assault after he stabbed a 15-year-old student over a $20 debt.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Senate District 31: Chenette faces challenge from Mendros
The incumbent state senator hopes to fend off the Republican to keep his seat.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Maine police halt truck, say load of explosives wasn’t properly secured
The commercial vehicle was transporting 3 types of blasting agents, Maine State Police report.
Posted inFood
Evo chef Matt Ginn returns to Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
This time, the prize for the Portland chef could be $50,000.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Questions lead to delay in Maine’s cannabis consulting contract
The state received several questions on its call for a consultant to guide the rule-making around cannabis regulations, prompting it to extend the bidding deadline.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. plans to deploy 5,200 troops to border to deter migrant caravan, officials say
The president on Monday tweets unsubstantiated accusations against the people trying to walk to the United States, and refers to ‘an invasion.’
Posted inMaine
Biddeford, boosted by public passion, wins grant to restore City Hall clock tower
The city came in third in online voting to secure $150,000 to use to fix the historic clock tower.