Andrew Leighton, 51, pleaded guilty in the 2013 shooting death of Shirley Leighton.
October 2018
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sen. Collins calls for FBI to investigate 3rd woman’s accusation in broader Kavanaugh probe
The Maine Republican says FBI investigators should start with the 4 witnesses named in Thursday’s hearing but pursue ‘appropriate’ leads.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Three Maine schools named ‘Blue Ribbon’ schools for academic progress
Frenchville, Yarmouth and Falmouth schools are honored by the U.S. Department of Education.
Posted inSports
Brewers top Cubs to win NL Central
Christian Yelich has three hits, but falls short of the Triple Crown, as Milwaukee wins the tiebreaker game.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Westbrook software firm raises $1.25 million in venture capital
Davo Technologies has closed on a funding round led by Anania & Associates Investment Co.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine
Family donates another $100,000 to help restore Augusta’s Colonial Theater
A total of $1 million, of an $8 million goal, has been raised to fund the project.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Down the road, Portland eyes tests of highly automated vehicles
PORTLAND — It may not be imminent, but City Manager Jon Jennings sees highly automated vehicles in the city’s transportation future. With the city participating in a pilot project with the consulting firm INRIX to map the features, contours, signals and signs along Franklin and Commercial streets, Jennings in a public forum held Sept. 27 at the […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bridgton in line for grants for wastewater system, road work
The $11 million in grants are contingent on voters approving the town’s share of the projects next month.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth residents can join window inserts project
FALMOUTH — With the help of WindowDressers, a nonprofit that builds low-cost insulating inserts that function as interior storm windows, Falmouth residents can keep out the cold this winter. The goal of WindowDressers is to help Mainers reduce their heating costs and overall fossil fuel consumption by reducing the amount of heat lost through inadequately insulated or fitted windows. The […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland schools seek input on facilities, programming
PORTLAND — The School Board is reviewing current and projected enrollment and programming needs against current facility use. As part of this process, the School Department is conducting an online community survey. The short questionnaire is available at www.portlandschools.org through Oct. 31. The survey, which is offered in multiple languages, asks respondents to list their priorities for […]