A Bath man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for embezzling more than $2 million from the Portland-based financial firm he worked for. U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby sentenced David Altenburg, 46, to 10 years in prison followed by 18 months of supervised release for wire fraud, money laundering, transferring property to […]
2021
Ohio city that voted to criminalize abortion repeals ban
The measure made it illegal to procure or perform an abortion within city limits or to “aid and abet” the procedure by providing money, transportation or medical instructions.
China reports its first omicron variant cases
China is one of the last countries maintaining a zero-tolerance COVID policy, with Beijing requiring all inbound travelers to quarantine for two to three weeks and to undergo repeated testing.
Thank you
Thanks to Hospice of Southern Maine The family of the late Carl Hussey would like to thank Hospice of Southern Maine for the excellent care they gave Carl during his long illness. Thanks to the doctors, nurses, Erica, Tom and Mark, CNA’s Trisha and Shirley, and all others, too many to name, the social worker, […]
Holiday meal to be delivered in Saco
The meals are open to all in the Biddeford Saco area, organizers say.
Biddeford community survey results are in
Housing, the downtown district, public facilities and other topics were included in the survey. Results are available online in a video or in report, and are part of the Comprehensive Plan process.
Part 1: Where Lobster Is King
The climate disaster that Maine fishermen dread is not some far-off, half-formed threat. It’s here.
Dad distributes Narcan in honor of son he lost to overdose
Jim Rodimon of North Yarmouth hands out the overdose reversal drug and other supplies on the streets of Portland.
Number of ICU patients climbs to new record as state reports 1,383 more infections
The National Guard and federal health care workers have been deployed to help Maine’s strained hospitals.
Community Outreach Services prepares food basket delivery
KENNEBUNK – An estimated 110 families in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel will enjoy a Holiday Food Basket Dec. 22, courtesy of Community Outreach Services of the Kennebunks. Volunteers with COS will pack up a chicken or turkey (depending on the family size), canned vegetables and fruit, pumpkin pie filling and pie crust mix, jello, rolls, […]