The market’s latest milestones come as investors weigh a mixed bag of corporate earnings.
2019
Water levels are rising in Wayne and officials are urging caution
Rain Friday and Saturday could extend flooding on Androscoggin Lake in Wayne.
Theater review: Experience a range of sentiments at the Maine Playwrights Festival
The six new plays are on stage in Portland through May 4, then for one night in Bangor.
A distinguished principal draws state accolades
HOLLIS — Principal Clay Gleason’s office at Hollis Elementary School is adorned with Star Wars collectibles and New England Patriots photos. The door is usually kept open, so he can see the goings on of the school. He has a walk-in policy, and parents don’t need appointments to see him. When a parent has an […]
Saco woman pleads guilty to social security fraud
PORTLAND — A Saco woman pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court to charges related to Social Security benefits she received for her children when they were not in her custody. Kelly McCabe, 36, of Saco, pleaded guilty to charges of Social Security fraud and theft of public money at U.S. District Court in Portland, […]
Pennsylvania county’s Amish population grows despite urban sprawl
Some experts are concerned that a planned 75-acre housing and commercial project will make it more difficult for Lancaster County to accommodate the Amish.
Federal judge blocks ‘gag rule’ on abortion referrals for family planning clinics
An abortion provider in Maine is one of several across the country challenging the rule in court.
Mills administration ends ‘ineffective policy’ of putting photos on food stamp cards
The policy established under Gov. Paul LePage encouraged participants to have their photos on their benefit cards.
Plan with LGBT bans OK’d by United Methodist judicial panel
Conservatives welcome the decision and say key elements of the policy could begin taking effect in January; among liberal and centrist opponents of the plan, there is dismay.
Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery expanding south
The Union-based business, which already has a tasting room and retail store in Portland, will now have a presence in Kennebunk.