The public is asked not to pour grease down drains or flush baby wipes until the mass can be removed.
2019
Patriots notebook: Josh McDaniels will forgo head coaching vacancies, remain with Patriots
New England’s offensive coordinator says the ‘book has closed’ on interviews with other NFL teams.
Falmouth schools forum to explain grading practices
FALMOUTH — After the state lifted a mandate requiring proficiency-based diplomas for high school graduates, school officials will hold a forum to explain how Falmouth students are graded. Last summer the Legislature left it up to local school districts to decide whether to continue implementing proficiency-based standards, or revert to the more traditional A-F grading. Falmouth has […]
Freeport landmark for sale for $1.3M (ghosts, suspect history and all)
FREEPORT — Jameson Tavern, the Main Street landmark that may – or may not – have been the birthplace of Maine, is back on the market. “It is an ideal owner/user building,” Realtor Jessica Estes said Monday about the 240-year-old building at the corner of Main Street and Justin’s Way, across the street from L.L. Bean’s flagship store. […]
Trump to stress humanitarian concerns in pushing for border wall in national TV address
The president will be followed by a rebuttal from Democrats, who have repeatedly called on Trump to reopen the rest of government while border negotiations continue.
Russian lawyer involved in Trump Tower meeting charged in separate case
Natalia Veselnitskaya has been charged with obstruction of justice in a money-laundering investigation.
Westbrook police ask for help finding missing teen
A 17-year-old girl from Westbrook, who also was reported missing last summer, has not been seen by her family since Christmas night.
Susan Olcott: Premie the seal’s life is just beginning
On Christmas Eve, I had the pleasure of seeing a premature baby seal released at Head Beach in Phippsburg with an impressive crowd of onlookers. Premie had been rehabilitated at the Harpswell Triage Center of the Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) after being found in Surry, Maine more than seven months ago. I won’t recap the whole experience […]
Letters: Government shutdown unnecessary; Reid no friend to indigenous Maine people
Government shutdown unnecessary We deserve a government that’s working to protect us not hurt us. This shut down is unnecessary and hurts us all. It is past time to end the government shutdown that is wreaking havoc on so many of our public lands and halting important Environmental Protection Agency programs. We see the impacts […]
Maine regulators decide to open full investigation of CMP billing problems
The Public Utilities Commission’s legal process includes power to compel witnesses to testify, participation by stakeholders, technical conferences and public hearings.