CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson found the strike zone after a rocky start and pitched seven scoreless innings as the Cleveland Indians ended Boston’s seven-game winning streak, beating the Red Sox 3-2 Monday night. Masterson (3-4) walked four in the first three innings, but settled in and won for the first time in five starts. […]
June 2014
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Aroostook County man to serve one year, pay restitution for workers’ comp fraud
BANGOR — An Aroostook County man who was found guilty of workers’ compensation fraud after a jury trial in Aroostook County Superior Court was sentenced Monday to 42 months in prison, with all but one year suspended. In addition to his prison sentence, Stephen Tucker Sr., 63, of Monticello was ordered to undergo three years […]
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Chelsea businessman Marshall Swan sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison, $40,000 fine for tax fraud
BANGOR — His wife, family, friends and even the Chelsea businessman who committed federal tax fraud by underreporting $650,000 in earnings over a five-year period were surprised when he was taken into custody directly after learning Monday he’ll be spending the next two years and nine months in prison for his crimes. Friends and family […]
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LePage tells Democratic leaders to butt out of Alexander Group contract controversy
AUGUSTA — In a strident letter delivered Monday, Republican Gov. Paul LePage told Democratic legislative leaders not to “stick their noses” into executive branch business. The letter was a response to one sent to the governor last week by Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, and House Speaker Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, in which the lawmakers […]
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Mechanic Falls council considers pay-per-bag waste disposal
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council agreed Monday that the town ought to look seriously at a “pay as you throw” system for solid waste disposal. Kathryn Oak, manager of the transfer station, told councilors a “pay-per-bag” method could save property taxpayers over $90,000 a year. “I think it is a great idea,” Councilor Lou […]
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Funeral Notices for Tuesday, June 3, 2014
BELLEVUE — William A., 81, of Auburn, died Saturday, May 31. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Schooner Estates, 200 Stetson Road, Auburn, in the Tenants Harbor Room. Another Celebration of Life will be held in Groveland, Mass., at a later time to be determined. In lieu […]
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Nicholas ‘Nick’ Knowlton
1992 – 2014 BATH — Nicholas “Nick” Knowlton, 22, of Trufant Street, passed away Friday, May 30. He was born in Bath on March 12, 1992, a son of Rick and Debbie Knowlton. He graduated from Morse High School in the Class of 2010, and was employed at Reny’s for many years. He received his […]
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Marion H. Hood
1935 – 2014 LEWISTON — Marion H. Hood, 78, a resident of Robinson Gardens in Lewiston, died unexpectedly Monday evening, May 26, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born in Detroit, Mich., on July 18, 1935, the daughter of Edmund and Alice Fiedler. Marion grew up and was educated in Pasadena, Calif., where she […]
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William A. Bellevue
1932 – 2014 AUBURN — William A. Bellevue, 81, of Auburn, died on Saturday, May 31, at the Hospice House, following a short illness. He was born in Danvers, Mass., on July 17, 1932, to Albert and Ellen (Manning) Bellevue, and attended Danvers schools. William enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the age of […]
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Tammy Trumble (Gaumont)
LEWISTON — Tammy Trumble (Gaumont), 55, of Lisbon, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 31. She is survived by her husband, Fred Trumble; parents, Elizabeth and Ken Fitzherbert; daughters, Tanya Gaumont and Toni Brill; grandchildren, Aiyana, Gavin, Hakan and Mason; and siblings, Diane Brule, Ken Fitzherbert and Rick Gaumont. She will be remembered for her kindness […]