State officials have said they are working on a response but have not answered multiple interview requests, records requests or questions about a confidential memo leaked to the Morning Sentinel.
2018
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Toys R Us prepares to sell or close all 800 of its U.S. stores
The former giant of toy retailers has been unable to keep up with big-box and online competitors, and a source says it is winding down operations after six decades.
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Posted inNation & World
Britain cuts Russian ties, expels diplomats
The expulsion is said to be a ‘standard response,’ but other sanctions were also announced.
Posted inMaine
Police find body of man last seen during Tuesday’s storm
Robert Smith, 50, was last seen entering woods in the Riverton neighborhood.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Former Old Orchard Beach fire chief to do jail time for setting marsh fire
Ricky Plummer will serve a year in prison for setting the 2016 fire that burned 42 acres of marshland and threatened nearby homes.
Posted inMaine Cannabis Report, News
Connecticut police seize 1,500 marijuana gummy packets
The edibles, which were shipped from California and look similar to Sour Patch Kids candy, would sell for about $50 a packet in Connecticut – double their West Coast price.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Six soldiers hit by avalanche in Vermont during mountain warfare training
The soldiers are evacuated from Smugglers’ Notch and 5 required treatment at a hospital.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Congress takes modest steps to address school violence
The House approves a bill to provide grants to improve coordination between schools and police and help identify threats.
Posted inForecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Winter Reviews: Windham
WINDHAM—The Eagles put together another respectable winter. Let’s take a look back at their recent work on the court, the rink, the track, the slopes and beyond. Alpine SkiingA number of Casey Dubay’s kids repped for the school at States. In the boys’ Giant Slalom, Burke Cornish finished 51st, Ben White 59th, Josh Giberti 69th […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough Downs postpones opening
SCARBOROUGH — Opening day of the 2018 harness racing season at Scarborough Downs has been postponed as the area recovers from a succession of winter storms. The opening of the season, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 24, has now been pushed back one week to Saturday, March 31, the track announced, with post time slated […]