Local & State

Published
July 25, 2013

Three Maine organizations get humanities grants

The Maine Humanities Council in Portland was awarded $159,000 for its project on the Acadian experience in Maine.
Published
July 25, 2013

Ayla Reynolds’ dad pleads not guilty to unrelated assault charge

Justin DiPietro was initially absent from court, leading to the threat of an arrest warrant.
Published
July 25, 2013

Apple tree saplings stolen from Bath park

City Arborist Tom Hoerth says the first five saplings he planted were stolen within days. So he planted six more. Those were taken too.
Published
July 25, 2013

Early-morning crash in Harrison kills driver

Police say the driver of a car traveling on Waterford Road apparently lost control and hit a tree.
Published
July 25, 2013

Ribbon-cutting for NH-Maine bridge rescheduled

The ribbon-cutting will be done by former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley, who was 5 when she cut the ribbon at the original Memorial Bridge opening in 1923.
Published
July 25, 2013

Portland Fire Department gets $1.1M federal grant

The grant will fund firefighter positions on the department's Rescue 1 apparatus, which responds to special emergencies.
Published
July 25, 2013

Maine power company offers electric car grants

Participants will be required to collect data about how the vehicle is being used during the first two years of use.
Published
July 24, 2013

LePage to attend train crash memorial in Lac-Megantic

The governor will also meet with the Quebec town's mayor and says it's 'important for Maine to support our northern neighbors during this time of need.'
Published
July 24, 2013

New firetruck for Portland benefits Peaks Island, too

A new engine will be stationed at the Rosemont neighborhood station, allowing an older ladder truck to shift to the island.
Published
July 24, 2013

Lewiston arson suspect, 13, to be held at treatment facility

Based on a psychological evaluation, Abdi Ibrahim will be transferred while he awaits trial, a judge rules.

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