Martin Shkreli, who became famous for unrepentingly raising the price of a lifesaving drug by 5,000 percent, was convicted of securities fraud last year.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Foundation donates historic hunting lodge and acreage to Unity College
The gift of property in Somerset County from the Couri Foundation includes Sky Lodge, built in 1929, 150 acres of land and rental cabins.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Central Maine Medical Center keeps accreditation after addressing infection concerns
Representatives of the Lewiston hospital’s accrediting agency are satisfied with new infection control protocols.
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Kennebec River ice jam that caused destructive flooding breaks up
Future efforts to monitor river flow will benefit from a new monitoring gauge deployed in Hallowell, officials say.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ hockey: Class B state title game to feature dynamic offenses
Greely and Old Town/Orono average more than five goals per game.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Suspect identified in death of Scarborough goat
SCARBOROUGH — Police have identified a lone suspect in the shooting death of a pregnant and well-loved goat. Detective Sgt. Rick Rouse confirmed March 9 there is a person of interest in the case, but said he could not offer more information on the investigation, adding it “depends” on whether charges will be forthcoming. A […]
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Frye Island’s effort to withdraw from school district heads to court
The longstanding dispute involves the island’s approval of a referendum to withdraw from the school district, which is prohibited in state statute.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Legislature will investigate DHHS’s role in deaths of 2 girls who were abused: ‘How did the ball get dropped?’
The Legislature’s watchdog agency will scrutinize the state’s Child Protective Services and other public agencies, seeking to address shortcomings in Maine’s system for protecting children.
Posted inThe Forecaster
In Cumberland: Shelter from the Storm
A pair of sheep take refuge under a tree in Cumberland during Wednesday’s snowstorm. According to the National Weather Service, Cumberland received just over a foot of snow over the two-day nor’easter. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)
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In Cumberland: Shelter from the Storm
A pair of sheep take refuge under a tree in Cumberland during Wednesday’s snowstorm. According to the National Weather Service, Cumberland received just over a foot of snow over the two-day nor’easter. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)