The estate finally sells for $3 million, after being on and off the market for five years.
2012
Oakland police log Jan. 23
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 23:
Stem cells may aid vision in blind people
Scientists are reporting hints that embryonic stem cells can ease blindness in some people. It’s the first results from the use of embryonic stem cells in humans.
Harold Alfond Foundation gifts $10.58 million to Good Will-Hinckley, college system
The Harold Alfond Foundation announced a $10.85 million gift to Good Will-Hinckley and the Maine Community College System at a press conference at the Blaine House on Monday.
Dems challenge LePage to give positive speech
The governor is scheduled to deliver his first State of the State on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Woman sexually assaulted after car gets stuck
The 41-year-old woman reported her car was stuck on ice in Sebago when a passing motorist stopped to offer help then sexually assaulted her.
Portland jetport deploys new passenger scanners
Three new state-of-the-art devices give government screeners the ability to detect metal as well as non-metal threats like plastic explosives.
A win under belt, Gingrich lands in firing line
Chief rival Mitt Romney sharpens his attacks, calling Gingrich “erratic” and pressing for disclosure of clients, contracts, records and other work he was paid to do after leaving Congress.
Sen. Rand Paul detained by airport security
The Kentucky Republican says the delay caused him to miss his flight to Washington for a Senate session.