Bill Beardsley says well-intentioned government restrictions have inhibited business competition, raised health care and energy costs and increased taxes to the point that businesses are reluctant to move to Maine and too many young people have to leave to pursue careers. Beardsley, 67, is one of seven candidates for the Republican nomination for governor in […]
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Biddeford police investigate pharmacy holdup
A man entered the CVS at 384 Elm St. and demanded OxyContin.
Big city experience paying off
From his days in Los Angeles, Police Chief James Craig brings a wealth of both cultural and crime-fighting insights.
Man stabbed disarming son in Gorham
Gorham police charge a 15-year-old with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Portland police investigate attack on cabbie
Portland police are investigating an attack and robbery of a cab driver over the weekend.
Accused bank robber remains in hospital
Jill Polley, 34, is charged with bank robbery, endangering the welfare of a child and creating a police standoff.
City officer fulfills his military mission
Don Krier felt an obligation to serve following the 2001 terror attacks. At age 49, he did.
Truck fire slows turnpike traffic
Witnesses reported the rig of the truck on fire at about 1:30 p.m. and later said the fire had consumed the rig.
Late-night fire leads to three-day weekend at Falmouth school
The Plummer-Motz School in Falmouth is closed today after a small fire in the lobby spread smoke in the building.
Portland police investigate stabbing
Portland police are investigating a stabbing that happened on Bishop Street just before 1 a.m. this morning.