Henry A. Eichman, who also was a drama teacher at a Catholic school in Brunswick, pleads guilty to abusing 8 children and is sent to state prison.
2018
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World, News
Sessions’ move to enforce federal pot laws could kill buzz around Maine’s emerging industry
He reverses Obama’s hands-off policy on enforcement, raising questions for states that have legalized adult-use marijuana.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland delay on short-term rental rules draws ire
SOUTH PORTLAND — A dozen residents opposed to short-term housing rentals in sections of the city expressed frustration Wednesday because the City Council is delaying a vote on regulating or restricting the businesses. At a workshop last week, the council decided to hold a fourth workshop later this month on short-term rental regulations or restrictions to gather […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump lawyers seek to block insider book on White House
The lawyers say they are pursuing possible charges including libel in connection with the forthcoming book, “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.”
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Eastern Trail raises $4.1M to 'Close the Gap'
SCARBOROUGH — The Eastern Trail Alliance reached a $4.1 million fundraising goal to complete a nearly 2-mile section of trail, including building a bridge to traverse the Nonesuch River. The fundraising campaign spanned five years and included donations large and small. Carole Brush, ETA executive director, said in December alone the organization pulled in $100,000 in donations […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican Yancey picked in random lottery, declared winner of Virginia House race
Democrat Shelly Simonds is entitled by law to request a second recount.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Billions of computers found to be vulnerable to hackers
Discovered by Google researchers, the weakness could give cyberattackers access to sensitive data.
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South Portland prostitution sting nets 8 johns
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police arrested eight men as part of a prostitution sting by area police and are expected to appear in court later this month. The alleged solicitors were charged Dec. 7 with one count each of engaging a prostitute, a misdemeanor crime, according to a Dec. 30 press release from Detective Christopher Todd. Bernard Powers, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath hires Owen as permanent city manager
BATH — The City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to give interim City Manager Peter Owen the permanent position. The panel also indefinitely tabled a second ordinance vote on traffic safety changes on Richardson Street and Western Avenue. Owen served as the city’s public works director from 1999 until the departure of City Manager Bill […]
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Snow piles up and coastal towns get flooded as blizzard blasts Maine
The storm drops a foot or more of snow along the coast and causes shoreline flooding, but the area avoids major damage and power outages. Next up: An invasion of more bitter cold.