The Maine DEA says the arrest of Moses L. Oreste stems from an investigation that began in November into a group that bought fentanyl and crack and brought it back to the state to sell.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Conviction upheld for Maine man who shot sister-in-law 10 times
Philip Clark was convicted and sentenced to 43 years for killing his sister-in-law, Renee Henneberry Clark, in 2018 in Hampden.
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Posted inTimes Record
Bath allows new high school to keep old street number
Maine Public Utilities Commission doesn’t recommend such a move because of safety considerations.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vertical Harvest wants to grow; Westbrook outdoor pool repairs too costly
The developers of the greenhouse/parking/residential project, who plan to break ground in about six months, want to expand on their original plans for downtown Westbrook.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Army initially pushed to deny D.C. mayor’s request for National Guard before Jan. 6
The Army ultimately relented after the Capitol had been overrun and the Army got pressure from Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Britain’s Prince Philip returns home after treatment
The 99-year-old was admitted a month ago for an infection.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Cora decides on five-man pitching rotation
Tanner Houck appears to be the odd man out as Boston settles in with Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Richards, Martin Perez and Nick Pivetta.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
USM, St. Joe’s baseball teams hungry for action after last spring was curtailed
The two best NCAA Division III programs in the state are playing again, and both have talented, veteran teams poised for strong seasons.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine’s 1st dental therapist intends to press for expansion of the profession
Dental therapists, likened to nurse practitioners or physician’s assistants, are recognized in 13 states and 2 territories.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Advocates, some attorneys general wary of Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has a $10 billion plan to transform into a new company dedicated to fighting the opioid crisis, but it’s not a done deal yet.