Maine State Police say a motorist drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 and managed to elude troopers until his truck ran out of gas.
2019
Posted inThe Forecaster
Collins: Falmouth students did egg-cellent job
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins video chatted with fifth grade students at Falmouth Elementary School to congratulate Malek Dalal and his classmates on the selection of their Easter egg design that was featured at the 2019 White House Easter Egg Roll last month. Dalal collaborated with his classmates and worked 2-3 hours per day in school […]
advertisement
Posted inTimes Record
Maine sports betting legislation faces further study
AUGUSTA (AP) — Lawmakers said Monday they need more time to decide on a push to allow sports betting in Maine that’s been spurred by a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs committee on Monday voted to table one such bill and kill several related bills as it continues its work. Democratic […]
Posted inTimes Record
Man who shot, killed another in West Gardiner sentenced to 10 years in prison
AUGUSTA — Derrick Dupont, who shot James Haskell eight times in a 2017 early morning altercation in West Gardiner, killing him, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on a manslaughter charge Monday. Dupont, 28, of Whitefield, said in court Monday he feared for his life and for the lives of others in his family’s West Gardiner […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth police lieutenant to replace Morrill as chief
YARMOUTH — The Town Council is expected to confirm Lt. Daniel Gallant as the town’s new police chief at its meeting next week. Gallant will replace Chief Mike Morrill, who is retiring as of June 14. Town Manager Nat Tupper said Gallant was the top choice for the post and he has earned the right to […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man charged with murder in death of Deering grad is granted release on bail
Mark Cardilli Jr. has pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Isahak Muse and will be free on $50,000 cash bail while the case proceeds.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Bill Diamond: What went wrong with child protective services?
Good intentions won’t give us the answers we need to understand why we can’t protect abused children in state custody.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth music center celebrates 15 years
YARMOUTH — The 317 Main Community Music Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special event at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9. The Greatest Hits Party, which includes live performances, a community sing-along and a live auction, will be held at the Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., in downtown Portland. Tickets are […]
Posted inMaine
Maine passes law to help sick lobstermen keep licenses
Governor Mills signed the bill into law last week.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
White House tells former counsel McGahn not to comply with subpoena
The White House told Don McGahn the materials are subject to executive privilege.