As total deaths hit 50, Quebec Premier Pauline Marois arrives to tour the disaster site.
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Boston bombing suspect makes first public appearance
The former college student appeared nonchalant, almost bored, during the hearing, only repeatedly speaking two words: ‘Not guilty.’
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Freeport to study RSU withdrawal
FREEPORT – Freeport town councilors Tuesday said they will hire an independent consultant to study the consequences of the town withdrawing from Regional School Unit 5. The decision, discussed during what was billed as a workshop, will pave the way for an independent education consultant to work with town staff on a speculative school budget […]
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Override bids leave most LePage vetoes standing
Gov. Paul LePage shot down an unprecedented 83 bills during this year’s session, and only five were overturned.
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Freeport in no hurry to replace erroneous ‘birthplace’ motto
The old motto was debunked by historians, but a town panel says it has higher priorities.
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Canada derailment puts tank car in spotlight
The DOT-111 type tanker cars have come under scrutiny from transportation safety experts.
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Cape Elizabeth may open Fort Williams to art vendors
Up to eight vendors could operate daily under rules amended this week and up for adoption in August.
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Swans claimed negative $110,518 income in 2006, IRS official testifies
Robert Drisko testifies former selectwoman charged with fraud “would work outside (of board meetings) to get her own way.”
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Freeport officials face budget questions following state cuts
FREEPORT – Freeport officials are weighing budget options after learning that the town faces a substantial decrease in state revenue sharing, though not as severe as initially feared. The state treasurer’s earlier projection of revenue sharing for Freeport was $543,137, and the new projection is $361,231, said Town Manager Peter Joseph during a July 2 […]
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Durham News – 7/10
Office hours The new town office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday. For more information 353-2561. Meetings Durham selectmen will meet Tuesdays, July 16 and 30, at 6:30 p.m., in the Durham Town Office. The Durham Planning Board meets Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m., in […]