FARMINGTON — Three women are accused of letting minors drink alcohol after police received a complaint of an underage drinking party late Monday on Middle Street, across from W.G. Mallett School. Sgt. Edward Hastings IV said he parked in the parking lot of University Credit Union, at the intersection of High and Middle streets, and it […]
2019
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Education nominee Pender Makin: ‘Government should stay out of the classroom’
BRUNSWICK — The Saturday morning after Janet Mills won the gubernatorial election in November, Pender Makin sat in bed with her computer, sipping some coffee and preparing to compose a letter to whoever would be the next commissioner of the state Department of Education. “I was on the one hand so filled with hope for a […]
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Portland police investigating bank robbery at One City Center
A man entered the bank at about 11 a.m. and handed a teller a note demanding money, police said.
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Brunswick families ask state’s top court to overturn solar panel tax
Among other arguments, the families claim there is not enough evidence to support the claim that solar panels add any resale value to a home.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
New scoring method exorcises ghosts at Maine ski meets
From now on, 200 points go to the winner, 199 to second and on down. High score wins. No more ghost skiers.
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Skowhegan police search for suspect in New Year’s Day stabbing
A Norridgewock man underwent emergency surgery after being stabbed numerous times in the chest and neck. Suspect Christopher Monroe is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
Posted inBusiness, Politics
Gov. Mills wants fisheries commissioner, 2 other LePage Cabinet members to stay on job
Support for Patrick Keliher, current head of the Department of Marine Resources, came from many sectors of the state’s commercial fishing industry.
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Rosalyne Spindel Bernstein, beloved Portland arts supporter and civic leader, dies at 90
She helped make the Portland Museum of Art a top cultural and educational destination during six decades on its board, and was a major supporter of Bowdoin College.
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Stocks tumble as tech companies suffer worst loss in 7 years
A rare warning of disappointing results from Apple reinforces investors’ fears that China’s economy is losing steam.
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Morning snowstorm messes with commutes
Thursday’s snow storm is making for a messy morning and expected to end by 1 p.m. Lewiston schools reported school buses were running late. https://twitter.com/LewistonSuper/status/1080816745261223936 Inland areas will pick up 1-3 inches of snow. Southern Maine, mid-coast Maine, excluding peninsulas and islands, and central Maine can expect 2-5 inches. The sun will make a return during […]