2018 – Page 4708 – The Portland Press Herald

Complaint filed against lawmakers who sleep in their D.C. offices, including Rep. Poliquin

by steve collins sun journal March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

The complaint filed by 30 House Democrats alleges that fellow lawmakers are abusing taxpayer funds to get free housing.

Topsham Police Beat: March 9

by The Forecaster March 7, 2018June 19, 2019

Arrests 2/26 at 4:56 p.m. Randy Barker, 52, of Birmingham Road, Chelsea, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft. 2/4 at 1:44 p.m. Eric Cartonio, 33, of Katie Lane, was arrested by Officer Lucas Shirland on Katie Lane on a charge of violation of a protective […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Topsham postpones acting on ban near hydro plant

by Alex Lear March 7, 2018June 19, 2019

TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on March 1 took no action on a proposed ordinance to prohibit activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. The panel unanimously voted to have Town Manager Rich Roedner “begin conversations” with Brunswick Town Manager John Eldridge concerning a water safety ordinance on part […]

Coastal Journal, Times Record

VIA PRESS HERALD: Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for BIW

by Coastal Journal March 7, 2018

The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.

Business, Nation & World, News

U.S. trade gap rises to $56.6 billion, highest since 2008

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

The president, but not economists, views trade deficits as a sign of unfair practices by America’s trading partners.

Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly

Girls Basketball: Lakers fall to Winslow in State Final

by Adam Birt March 7, 2018March 7, 2018

BANGOR—The Black Raiders rode roughshod over Lake Region in Friday night, March 2’s Class B State Championship: While a healthy list of Lakers contributed to the South reps’ total take – including standout senior Chandler True, who hashed 12 – Winslow’s defense simply proved overwhelming in the long run. 43-29 the final. For True, Lake […]