Jonathan Treacy of Oxford’s departure leaves Democrats with three active contenders for the seat held by Republican Susan Collins.
2019
Maine QB Ferguson to miss rest of season with foot injury
The Black Bears’ starting quarterback faces surgery after suffering ligament damage in his right foot.
James Lysen: Sen. Collins needs to be replaced
Sen. Susan Collins is no longer “Our Senator.” She no longer listens to Mainers, only corporate special interest groups. She recently took 95% of her campaign money from outside of Maine, including $1.5 million from big business. Her vote in support of the Trump tax bill continues to worsen record wealth inequality and add about […]
Livermore Falls police investigate report of stolen pistol
The gun was reported missing Tuesday.
About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief
Mainers who pay property taxes and are eligible for the state’s Homestead Exemption program can expect to get checks for roughly $100 by January or February.
Cross country: MPA to allow Jonathan Schomaker to race in wheelchair with other runners
The Maine Principals’ Association has granted Leavitt sophomore permission to race alongside other runners and to be scored in his own wheelchair division.
Patriots get wide receiver Mohamed Sanu from Falcons
New England gives up a second-round draft pick for the veteran receiver, who had a career high in receiving yards last year.
Community briefs for Oct. 22
Seniors Cribbage League to play Thursday LEWISTON — The Lewiston Senior Citizens Cribbage League winners on Oct. 17 were: First, Dorina Martin and Roger Labbe; second, Leo Bergeron and Terry Chambers; third, Pauline Quimby and Cecilia Treworgy; fourth, Richard Champagne and Aaron Burke; fifth, Bob Tremblay and George Bussiere. The next game will be played at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. […]
After losing state contract, service provider blames DHHS for death of client with disability
The CEO of Residential and Community Support Services accuses the state of dropping off Norman Fisher, 62, without the insulin he needed to treat his diabetes.
Head of Portland-based Covetrus steps down, after months of turmoil since company’s launch
Company co-founder Benjamin Shaw will receive more than $2.3 million in severance and transition to an advisory role less than 9 months after the veterinary technology and services firm’s initial public offering.