AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s governor has signed an emergency proclamation to make sure residents have access to heating oil deliveries during a stretch of cold weather in the state. Republican Gov. Paul LePage says the proclamation will facilitate a waiver from the U.S. Department of Transportation to allow drivers who deliver and transport heating fuels […]
2018
Posted inJournal Tribune
Medical examiner determines Temple deaths murder-suicide
TEMPLE (AP) — Law enforcement officials say the shooting deaths of a husband and wife in Temple, Maine, have been ruled a murder-suicide. The state medical examiner’s office reported Wednesday that 60-year-old Thomas Masse and 59-year-old Michelle Masse both died from a gunshot wound to the head. Police say they received a 911 call Tuesday […]
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State university system reviews policy on political speeches
BANGOR (AP) — Maine’s state university system is exploring changes to its free speech policy that some faculty members warn could have a chilling effect in the classroom. The Bangor Daily News reports the University of Maine System board of trustees’ policy would prohibit faculty members from engaging in political activity while on the job or while […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Dixfield kitchen fire victim dies
DIXFIELD (AP) — Police in Maine say a man seriously burned during a kitchen fire has died from his injuries. Police say 78-year-old Richard Roberts, of Dixfield, died late Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland. The fire happened on Jan. 2 when Roberts’ clothes caught fire while he was using a propane kitchen stove. […]
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Shapleigh suspect faces domestic assault charge
SHAPLEIGH — A 28-year-old Shapleigh man remained at York County Jail this morning, held on a misdemeanor domestic violence assault charge after he allegedly beat up his girlfriend Wednesday night. The woman fled from the home they shared and called the York County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff William King said Nicholas Tapscott was arrested without incident […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 11, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie. $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Jan. 11, St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 12, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with […]
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White Rock sheep's disappearance remains mystery
The disappearance of Connor, 10, in Gorham last fall has left his flock mates scared, their owner says. GORHAM — A pet sheep’s disappearance from White Rock last fall leaves behind a mystery and easily spooked fold mates. Janice Winsor, a fiber artist, said this week her 10-year-old, fixed male sheep, named Connor, disappeared while […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Everything I got right last year
Yeah, I know, that would be a ridiculously short column. Instead, let’s pretend this is what really happened. Jan. 2: Republican Gov. Paul LePage makes grunting and snarling noises that political soothsayers interpret as meaning he intends to run for the U.S. Senate against independent incumbent Sen. Angus King. Shortly thereafter, LePage attempts to clarify […]
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Here's something: 'Boos and Bravos,' global cooling edition
Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, where we try to criticize and praise in equal amounts: Boo to the biased media, which rarely reports any news that might conflict with the theory of man-made global warming. Why have national news reports on this recent bitter cold snap failed to mention the potentially positive […]
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Too many unknowns to OK pot uses, council says
WESTBROOK — The City Council has decided for the time being to prohibit the five recreational and retail marijuana uses that municipalities are allowed to regulate. In a workshop Monday night, the council discussed recreational and retail adult-use marijuana with Director of Planning and Code Enforcement Jennie Franceschi. The council, with Councilors Anna Turcotte and Victor Chau […]