The Coast Guard and Maine Marine Patrol searched all day Friday for a 35-year-old Wisconsin man who fell into the Kennebec River in Bath the previous night before calling off the search for the night. David Henry Dieterich of Racine, Wisconsin, was in Bath on a work assignment with his company, Marshall Erecting, a subcontractor […]
2019
Windham attorney disbarred for three years for child porn conviction
A Windham attorney who was sentenced to federal prison on child pornography charges was disbarred from the practice of law in Maine for three years, the Board of Overseers of the Bar said Friday. Matthew J. Miller’s disbarment took effect retroactively, starting March 1, 2018. Miller was convicted of accessing child pornography, a federal felony, […]
Tennis: Pack mentality drives on-court success for Bulldogs
Portland Coach Bonnie Moran has never cut a girl from her program – and has yet to experience a losing season.
Fairlee Lisa Albee
Saco — Fairlee Lisa Albee, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2019. She was born November 14, 1963, in Derry, New Hampshire, the daughter of Colin and Joan Lahde Albee. Fairlee served in the Army and was stationed in Germany for eight years. She worked in Human Resources for the federal […]
Arthur J. Martel
SANFORD — Arthur J. Martel, 76, a lifelong resident of Sanford, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2019, in Sanford. He was born in Sanford on August 24, 1942, the son of Conrad and Mathilda (Plante) Martel. He attended St. Ignatius School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966. After his discharge […]
Chenette bill to limit former lawmakers becoming lobbyists passes unanimously
AUGUSTA — Legislation closing a loophole which allows former legislators to become lobbyists at the conclusion of their government service awaits the governor’s signature for final approval. LD 76, “An Act to Strengthen the Integrity of the Legislature by Extending the Waiting Period before Legislators May Engage in Any Amount of Compensated Lobbying,” sponsored by […]
‘Spring Fling’ comedy show continues this weekend
BIDDEFORD — The American Chamber of Comedy’s newest improv comedy hit, “Spring Fling,” continues its run this weekend, Saturday, April 20, with a family-friendly show at 7 p.m., followed by a sometimes salty, late night 9:15 p.m. performance. Scenes are made up right on the spot with help from the audience. “And because the cast […]
Biddeford representative selected as leader for progressive network
WASHINGTON — A state representative from Biddeford was recently chosen to join a national network of state and local elected officials promoting a pro-growth, progressive agenda on the local level. Democratic Representative Ryan Fecteau, who represents part of Biddeford, is serving his third term in the Maine Legislature and is the assistant House majority leader. […]
Tennis: Players to watch
Here are 10 male and 10 female high school tennis players to watch this spring in southern Maine.
Shortage of emergency dispatchers prompts Maine to consider improving benefits
A nagging shortage of emergency dispatchers who answer calls to police and fire departments around the state has prompted legislation that could improve the pension benefits earned by the workers. Legislators on Monday will hear testimony on a bill that would open up special state retirement plans that previously were available only to police, fire […]
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