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 inMaine, News, Politics
Critics warn against ban on signature gathering inside Maine polling places
The bill offered by Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap would prohibit the practice within 50 feet of entrances on Election Day.
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Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland man facing welfare fraud charges is back in jail
Abdulkareem Daham surrendered his bail a week before the start of his federal trial on charges of scamming various food assistance programs.
Posted inMaine, News
Brunswick issues ultimatum to owner of mobile home park over inadequate water supply
Residents at Bay Bridge Estates – many of them elderly – say they’ve been unable to shower, do laundry or wash dishes. Municipal officials say the situation has become a public health issue.
Posted inNation & World
Tallahassee gets its first snow in decades as winter storm hits the South
Forecasters warn that the storm could strengthen into a ‘bomb cyclone,’ packing hurricane-force wind, coastal flooding and as much as a foot of snow.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump’s former campaign chairman sues special counsel over Russia probe
Paul Manafort says the special counsel has exceeded his authority in the Russia probe.
Posted inMaine
Top Maine National Guard commander promoted
Adjutant Gen. Douglas Farnham was promoted to major general in a ceremony Wednesday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Man who planted spy cameras in York rental home gets 30 days in jail
The Massachusetts man placed 4 cameras in Glade air fresheners that each had a motion sensor and a small hole for the camera lens.
Posted inMaine, News
Before the big storm hits, a flurry of activity in coastal Maine
A nor’easter expected to bring strong winds and up to 14 inches of snow today leads to widespread closures – including all state government offices – canceled flights, CMP preparations and warnings to would-be drivers.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine
Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel was one of Obama’s faves of the year
“Anything is Possible” was included on the former president’s annual list of his favorite books and songs.