A Maine State Police spokeswoman says charges are pending against a driver whose vehicle reportedly crossed the centerline before striking and killing two people Saturday night.
2019
Posted inMaine
Harpswell man killed in single-vehicle accident
James Ramsay, 48, crashed his pickup in Harpswell after a possible medical incident, authorities say.
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Posted inCommunity Sports
Local golf results
Turner Highlands Par-3 Tournament results: Bob Spencer/Pearl St. Pierre/Kathie Gunning; Pins: No. 4 — Deb Lalemand 9’10” No. 9 — Scott Hall 20’6″ No. 12 — George Chiasson 16’5″ No. 16 — Duane Nichols 34’1″. Springbrook Sunday, Nov. 3 Irregular Scramble results: Gross — Dave Kus/Roger Maloney/Ray Fletcher/Patti Ayotte 60; Net — 1. Rich Douglass/Steve […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine troopers will start issuing traffic citations electronically next month
Supporters say the system makes officers more efficient and keeps them safer by reducing the amount of time on roadsides during traffic stops.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
An electrical issue may have sparked Lewiston fire that displaced 12 people
A fire at a multi-family home on Shawmut Street that displaced twelve people Sunday morning may have been caused by an electrical issue, according to the Lewiston Fire Department.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Election 2020: Act with foresight or regret with hindsight
I’m here to offer you an action list. With last week’s balloting behind us, we now have just less than a year before one of the most momentous elections in American history. As voters in 1860 had to decide between Union and secession, we face a stark choice of our own: America or Trump. There […]
Posted inNation / World, Uncategorized
Scores of aging dams could endanger thousands of Americans
An Associated Press investigation found 1,688 high-hazard dams rated in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of last year in 44 states and Puerto Rico.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lessons to learn from a school resource officer
Law enforcement plays a growing role in Maine schools, prompting questions of accountability and the impact on kids.
Posted inMaine, News
Households are awash in ‘forever chemicals’
From stain-resistant couches to dental floss, substances at the heart of a growing health concern are embedded in modern consumer products.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Small group homes for disabled will soon lose licensing exemption
Notified by the state in April, service providers welcome the change, though they say it comes with burdens.