State officials are investigating the cause of a shed fire that burned over 4 acres of woods Friday.
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Konstantoulakis resigns from Mechanic Falls Town Council
Councilors will decide on a replacement.
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Arrest Log
Mason Day, 30, of Parsonsfield, theft, violating conditions of release, 4:58 p.m. May 13 in Parsonsfield by the Maine State Police. Michael Everett, 41, of West Paris, violating conditions of release, criminal mischief, 5:14 p.m. May 13 in Norway by the Norway Police Department. Austin Kimball, 22, of West Paris, eluding an officer, operating under […]
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Mahoosuc Bird Notes: Magnolia Warbler
Alexander Wilson, a Scottish ornithologist, first identified this bird in 1810. He found it in a Magnolia Tree in my home state of Mississippi – Thus the name Magnolia Warbler (photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren). No doubt, the bird that Wilson found was just passing through from Central America or the Caribbean on its […]
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Allstate donates to Good Shepherd Food Bank
AUBURN — Allstate Foundation Helping Hands has granted Good Shepherd Food Bank $10,000, in recognition of the volunteerism of Maine Allstate agency owners and financial specialists, which will provide 264 local families in need with an emergency food box. In addition, David Bochtler and Richard Moylan of Auburn, Martin Bailey, Patti Gagne and Jonathan Knowlton […]
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Governors warming to the idea of the return of pro sports
The return of pro sports in a number of states is contingent on two things: progress against the virus and no fans in the stands.
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In The Pits: NASCAR managed small miracle in problem-free return
A series often criticized for being consistently inconsistent and making up rules on the fly successfully staged a spectator-free event.
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On this date in Maine history: May 18, narrated by Cherry Lemonade
May 18, 2018: A Turner man is accused of dodging about $1,300 in Maine Turnpike tolls systematically over six years. State troopers charge Danny Olson, 61, a long-haul trucker and owner of Olson Transportation, with one count of felony theft of services and several misdemeanor offenses, including failing to take a legally prescribed rest after […]
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On this date in Maine history: May 17
May 17, 1605: The English ship Archangel, under the command of George Weymouth, lands around noon on the north side of Monhegan island, which he names for St. George. The ship’s voyage was organized by the Earl of Southampton, who wanted to establish a colony for discontented English Catholics. The ship left England on March […]
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Trump fires State Department watchdog critical of administration’s moves
President Trump has fired the State Department’s inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency’s management.