Upcoming events Durham codes enforcement officer available Wednesdays, Aug. 21 and 28, 5-7 p.m., Durham Town Office. Fond of Fronds, Aug. 21, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Come to identify and understand the multitude of fern and moss species that inhabit our forests. Free with park admission, Meet at circle […]
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Q&A with Jessica Robichaud
After holding various positions in corporate America, Biddeford resident Jessica Robichaud decided to pursue her passion for working with dogs. She now holds various titles, including Knowledge Assessed Certified Professional Dog Trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Upon completing her training at the national retail chain Pet Smart, Robichaud began teaching puppy and beginner […]
Thornton Academy students to get engineering head start
Completing certain classes at Thornton Academy will let students jump ahead at UMaine.
Feature obituary: Alfred Bell, 97, hardworking man, devoted to family
Mr. Bell worked as many as six jobs at one time to support his family, his son said.
Natural Foodie: Organic, local produce delivered right to your door
Time-crunched healthy eaters have a new way to get their hands on fresh fruits and vegetables. In April, Casco Bay Organics, a southern Maine grocery home delivery service, launched with a full array of organic and locally-sourced produce. “There’s no contract,” says entrepreneur Jillian Hilton, who runs the business from a Falmouth warehouse. “You can […]
Elmore Leonard, master of the crime novel, dies at 87
Pretty much every novel Elmore Leonard wrote from the mid-1980s on was a best-seller, and his stories spawned hit movies and TV shows.
Palestinian finds Facebook bug, hacks CEO’s page
The bug – and Facebook’s response to it – has become a talking point in information security circles.
Sprint Cup: Logano gives Ford a backyard win
Joey Logano wins the Pure Michigan 400, boosting his Cup chances and giving his owner a home-state victory.
Police find Waterville woman and missing kids
Traveling with her three unharmed children, BethMarie Retamozzo is arrested in South Carolina.
Affidavit: Victim in Bangor triple slaying pleaded for her life
Prosecutors say the two defendants killed the victims in a drug-related dispute in August 2012.