Justin Knight, 33, has been charged with two counts of arson and two counts of attempted arson in connection with the fire that gutted the Charles A. Jordan House early Sunday.
October 2018
Posted inBusiness
Verizon activates 5G internet service in 4 cities
This marks the first commercial use of a 5G network anywhere in the world.
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Posted inLife & Culture
Rapper Cardi B arrested, charged after fight in strip club
The charges stem from an Aug. 29 incident at the Angels Strip Club in Queens, where police said Cardi B threw a chair that hit someone.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland adopts moratorium on establishing certain medical marijuana operations
The timeout doesn’t affect existing permit applicants and gives the city’s staff time to develop rules for the structure and location of pot businesses.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Cheverus scores early, holds on for dear life to beat Marshwood
PORTLAND—Four days ago, Cheverus’ field hockey team lost by six goals at defending Class A South champion Westbrook. Monday afternoon, the Stags faced a gut-check when they hosted Marshwood at Shea Field and they rose to the occasion. Thanks to a quick goal and a tremendous effort from their first-year goalie. Cheverus got the jump […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine health care provider finds success recruiting nurses from Philippines
Lewiston-based St. Mary’s Health System recently hired 13 nurses to fill persistent vacancies.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DHHS urges pot users to keep drug away from children
The Northern New England Poison Center received 16 calls for accidental marijuana ingestion in 2017, up from 2 such calls in 2016, and Maine officials believe edible forms of the drug present the greatest risk.
Posted inSports
Buehler lifts Dodgers to win in NL West tiebreaker
Walker Buehler allows one hit in seven innings and Los Angeles beats Colorado to win the West.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Gorham Town Council: Three running for two open three-year seats
Two incumbents are not seeking re-election.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate District 25: Candidates split on Medicaid, referendums
Cathy Breen says what voters approve should become law; Cathy Nichols wants certain policy areas kept off the referendum ballot.