Heavy rain and strong winds are going to make for a messy Friday. Here’s what to expect: TYPE: It will be mostly all rain. Some freezing rain inland and in the mountains early Friday morning is possible. HOW MUCH: Most of the area will pick up 1.5″ to 3.0″ of rain. TIMING: All day Friday through Friday night. […]
2018
Posted inBusiness
Audit shows CMP billing and metering systems didn’t cause skyrocketing bills
However, Liberty Consulting Group concludes in the report to regulators that the company made the situation worse with a poor response to the thousands of complaints.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, sj-web
Police nab burglary suspect after a chase in Gray that locked down schools
GRAY — At least two schools were locked down Thursday afternoon as police searched for a burglary suspect who reportedly fled on foot after a vehicle stop. As police searched for the suspect shortly after noon, Gray-New Gloucester High and Middle schools, both on Libby Hill Road, were ordered locked down as a precaution, police […]
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Man killed in New Hampshire was shot in the chest, police say
Raymond Eldridge, 34, was killed outside a restaurant in Dover.
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Body of man found in rubble of Millinocket house destroyed by fire
The house was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage, calling ranked-choice voting ‘repugnant,’ hasn’t certified Golden’s win. But it may not matter.
Attorneys for Rep. Bruce Poliquin, Rep.-elect Jared Golden and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap argue over whether Golden can be seated in Congress on Jan. 3.
Posted inSports
After national playoff run, UMaine football coach scores job in Big Ten
Joe Harasymiak, who’s heading to Minnesota to become a defensive assistant coach, compiled a 20-15 record and led the Black Bears to the FCS semifinals for the first time.
Posted inSports
Josh Gordon steps away from Patriots as another NFL suspension looms
The troubled wide receiver missed all of the 2015 and 2016 seasons because of suspensions related to substance abuse.
Posted inNational Sports
UPDATED — NFL suspends Patriots’ Josh Gordon for substance abuse violation
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely Thursday by the NFL for violating an agreement that allowed him to play after multiple drug suspensions, casting doubt on whether the talented but troubled playmaker would ever play in the league again. League officials said Thursday that Gordon was returned to the reserve/commissioner suspended […]
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Mills wants turnpike official to change lanes and lead transportation department
Bruce Van Note, who has held top-level managerial positions at the state Department of Transportation, will oversee the agency if he is confirmed.