Reginald Gracie Jr. was indicted on 21 counts, including receiving kickbacks and filing false tax returns.
October 2011
Obama signs bill to keep government running
The bill was part of an agreement reached by congressional Democrats and Republicans late last month that averted a government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.
Little Lads popcorn maker expands production
The Corinth popcorn and snack maker is close to completing the purchase of a plant in Guilford that formerly made golf tees.
Deaths of young harbor seals investigated
Marine biologists are trying to figure out why 49 young harbor seals have died in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Cache of heroin found in Maine State Prison store
The contraband was found in the bathroom of the shop that sells goods made by prisoners.
SNAPSHOT: Not so good for birdies and golfers
High School golfers walk across the greens Tuesday before the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference tournament held at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro. The students teed off in pouring rain to determine which teams and individuals qualified for the state tournament. Some sun and cooler temperatures are forecast for the remainder of the week.
Michaud, Snowe delve into trade complications
WASHINGTON — On Monday, it was Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine taking to the Senate floor to make the case for a bill aimed at penalizing China for undervaluing its currency.
Burglar gets jail; caught by owner
AUGUSTA — A burglar nabbed at gunpoint by the property owner from whom he was stealing metal will serve five years in prison for a string of offenses.
Group to campaign against gaming questions
A group in York County began raising money this week to campaign against two state ballot questions that would allow new gambling operations in Maine.
Kennebec Technologies owner attends business forum
ORONO — Wick Johnson, owner of Kennebec Technologies, recently attended a White House Rural Forum at the Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine.