Faith-based demonstrators at the jetport ask for the national conversation to return to racial injustice On the eve of the Super Bowl, nearly 100 silent protesters “took a knee” at the Portland International Jetport to call attention to racial injustice and inequality. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, the protesters – including many clergy members – […]
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Working during the Super Bowl while everyone else parties? Someone has to.
Nick Folan figures he’ll get a lot of generous tips delivering Otto pizza to hungry Pats fans. Portland police Lt. Kevin Cashman, a Chicago Bears fan, will take the opportunity to remind other officers that the Patriots used to lose Super Bowls. And emergency room nurse Monique Gilbert will do her best to keep patients […]
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Recordings point to improper influence by top UMaine exec in lucrative power contract
A university official was said to be coaching ConEdison, the winning bidder for a multimillion-dollar energy deal involving the Orono campus and an abandoned Old Town paper mill. A top University of Maine official provided insider information aimed at helping one company win the bid for a lucrative energy contract, according to statements made on […]
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Waterville woman accused of sexually assaulting child, held on $250,000 bail
AUGUSTA — A married Waterville couple is facing charges of gross sexual assault in a case where most of the details are impounded from the public but which a judge said involves “very deviant conduct with very young children.” Jennifer L. Stevens, 35, and Michael A. Stevens, 36, were arrested Thursday and scheduled for initial […]
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Medical marijuana sales, caregivers and patient numbers decline
Even though it has yet to record its first retail sale, Maine’s adult-use marijuana market appears to be taking a bite out of the state’s medical marijuana industry. In 2017, the first year that Mainers could legally grow their own recreational pot, the number of medical marijuana patient certifications, dispensary sales and registered caregivers all […]
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Bishop Deeley notes Maine Catholic Schools Week at Saint Dominic Academy
LEWISTON — On a trip dedicated to spending time with students, Bishop Robert Deeley became one during his tour of Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus on Jan. 31. Bishop Deeley learned what the students in prekindergarten through grade six have been up to, and even participated in some of their current projects. “I see, so […]
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How fast is too fast? The speed most likely to get you a ticket in Maine
How fast is too fast? According to the law, anything over the speed limit can get you a ticket, but many drivers think they can push the limit and be just fine. When state police trooper Marvin Hinkley is on Turnpike speed patrol, he’s looking for those drivers going way too fast. “I don’t write […]
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Argument over white supremacist tattoos leads to Rockland stabbing
ROCKLAND — An argument over white supremacist tattoos led to a stabbing which nearly killed a man, according to police. Mark McCrillis, 35, of Jay, was arrested Thursday and charged with elevated aggravated assault. Rockland Police Officer Addison Cox was credited with saving the victim’s life by applying a tourniquet to the man’s arm. Officers […]
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Registration for 4,000 Beach to Beacon 10K bibs set for March 16
General registration for the 2018 TD Beach to Beacon 10K will take place on March 16, race organizers announced Friday. Four thousand race bibs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 7 a.m. One day earlier, Cape Elizabeth residents will be able to register for 600 bibs, also starting at 7 a.m. […]