The complaint filed by 30 House Democrats alleges that fellow lawmakers are abusing taxpayer funds to get free housing.
2018
Topsham Police Beat: March 9
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 […]
Topsham postpones acting on ban near hydro plant
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 […]
VIA PRESS HERALD: Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for BIW
The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.
U.S. trade gap rises to $56.6 billion, highest since 2008
The president, but not economists, views trade deficits as a sign of unfair practices by America’s trading partners.
Girls Basketball: Lakers fall to Winslow in State Final
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 […]
Heavy snow and gusty winds move across Maine, causing flood of Thursday cancellations
The foot or more of wet, sticky snow coating many parts of the state is expected to cause power outages before the storm winds down.
Leonard Pitts: On 50th anniversary of MLK assassination, Trump should just stay quiet
Anything he says on April 4th will be totally meaningless.
Wake Up Weather – March 7, 2018
Light snow will develop today ahead of a nor’easter that will bring heavy snow tonight and into Thursday.