Pickford, known as ‘America’s Sweetheart,’ was one of Hollywood’s earliest stars. The 1911 film is the first for which she was given credit in the advertising materials.
September 2013
Deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in Lewiston stabbing case
AUBURN — The trial of a Lewiston man charged with stabbing another man during a fight at a party has ended with a deadlocked jury. A judge in Androscoggin County Superior Court on Monday declared a mistrial in the trial of Raikuez Melchoirre after jurors informed him they could not reach a verdict. The 35-year-old […]
Eliot Cutler announces gubernatorial run
The independent who came within 2 percentage points of winning the Blaine House in 2010 says: ‘This time we will.’
Medical products company opens new plant in Brunswick
Molnlycke Health Care’s $47 million facility will result in 40 new jobs by the end of 2013 and more jobs next year.
Kennebec Valley Garden Club names officers
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Garden Club has elected officers for 2013-2015.
Augusta Art Walk offers vendor space
AUGUSTA — Sam’s Club has announced the availability of vendor space at a benefit Art Walk set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Sam’s Club parking lot.
Maine DA: Jailed victim was contacted by her attacker
The victim of a savage domestic beating was arrested only as a ‘last resort,’ the prosecutor says.
Marijuana activist sees Maine following in Colorado’s footsteps
Rob Kampia, leader of the Marijuana Policy Project, says a key legalization vote will be in Portland this November.
Experts say North Korea can build key nuclear parts
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean scientists are able to build crucial equipment for uranium-based nuclear bombs on their own, cutting the need for imports that had been one of the few ways outsiders could monitor the country’s secretive atomic work, according to evidence gathered by two American experts. The experts say materials published in […]
Website to help transfers to Maine’s universities
Critics say transferring credits has been difficult because it’s unclear what classes would qualify.