Final tallies put the Democratic governor-elect’s spending at more than $3 million, not including support from outside groups.
2018
Poliquin drops challenge to ranked-choice voting, clearing way for Golden to take seat in Congress
The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing ‘this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history’ is in the best interest of his constituents.
On 2nd Christmas since her daughter disappeared, Biddeford woman says ‘it’s killing me’
Tina Stadig was reported last seen by a case worker at the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter in July 2017.
Public hearing on proposed 40-acre oyster farm in Maquoit Bay to continue next month
BRUNSWICK– The third installment of the Department of Marine Resources hearing on Mere Point Oyster Company’s proposed oyster farm is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Coffin Elementary School. Hearings began in November evaluating the ecological, visual, navigational and general use impacts of a 10-year, 40-acre aquaculture lease in Maquoit Bay. If granted, Mere […]
Fire in Norridgewock garage claims two generations of tools
Home owner would rather have lost his house that firefighters saved 15 feet from garage.
Reported robbery in China has police searching for 3 suspects
The incident was reported on Alder Park Road by a woman who said her home had been ransacked, according to emergency dispatch reports.
Brunswick resident spreads holiday spirit through origami ornaments
BRUNSWICK — Sachi Peavy has found a way to spread holiday spirit in Brunswick through her origami ornaments. “In the winter time I try to give back because I appreciate this country,” said Peavy. “I also want to share my culture.” Peavy is Japanese, but moved to Maine from California in 1987. She said she’s […]
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Editor’s Note: Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of The New York Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in […]
Brunswick police on the social media bullying bandwagon I am extremely disappointed in the Brunswick Police Department’s decision to post shoplifters’ photos on Facebook, prior to a legal conviction by a court. I do not have a Facebook account and I have little sympathy for thieves. I have no problem with public shaming as a […]
Mt. Ararat student receives national band honor
TOPSHAM — Mt. Ararat junior Katie Callahan is a driven musician, but even she admits the national honor she received exceeded her expectations. Callahan was one of 121 musicians nationwide selected for the National Association of Music Education’s All-National Honor Ensemble concert band. Callahan traveled with her family to Orlando Nov. 28 to perform […]