Police arrested a Brunswick man Wednesday following a road rage incident on Pleasant Street during which he allegedly pointed a gun at the driver of another vehicle. The driver, Richard Hamlin, 26, now faces terrorizing charges. Police were alerted to the incident, which occurred at around 11:20 p.m., after receiving a tip. “The caller explained […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers
Fortunately. COVID-19 deaths have proved rare among children over the course of the pandemic.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary – Thomas Howe
On Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, Thomas Richard Howe – beloved husband, father and grandfather – passed away at the age of 87. Tom was born on April 7, 1934, in Yarmouth, Maine, to Charles and Ethel Howe. Tom graduated from South Portland High School in 1952. After high school, he worked at Maine General Hospital […]
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Three Lewiston teenagers charged with arson in Avon Street fire
The fire damaged two buildings at the site of the former Pineland Lumber Company.
Posted inNation & World, News
States diverge on police reforms after George Floyd killing
State action on both sides of the debate came as Congress failed to implement policing reforms aimed at boosting officer accountability.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Mortgage rates tick up but remain low in final days of 2021
Many economists expect rates to rise next year after the Fed announced that it would begin dialing back its monthly bond purchases.
Posted inNation & World
New Year’s Eve ball will drop in New York’s Times Square as planned
Revelers were banned from Times Square a year ago and this year’s celebration is planned to be smaller, requiring vaccination.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
National Heritage Area designation studied for Hancock, Washington counties
The proposed area would be called the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary – Joyce Camp
On Dec. 27, 2021, Joyce Pickard Camp passed away peacefully with family by her side at Southern Maine Health Care following complications with a chronic illness. Joyce was born in Augusta, Maine, on Sept. 10, 1941, the daughter of John ‘Jack’ and Mildred Pickard. Joyce grew up in Augusta where she lived with her parents […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Short-term rental permits expiring in Cape
Permits to operate short-term rentals in Cape Elizabeth are set to expire Jan. 1. Residents who plan to rent out property for short periods in 2022 must submit an application online or at Town Hall, along with a fee of $500. The town advises against advertising or operating a short-term rental prior to obtaining a […]
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