At one time, the Winthrop Mills Company was the largest firm in the country that produced woolen bed blankets and cotton warp.
January 2015
Posted inPolitics
Maine’s Bruce Poliquin dives into budget, energy issues
The new Republican congressman says his agenda is ‘all about jobs,’ but he faces hurdles among some conservatives for his support of the House speaker.
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Posted inLifestyle
‘Boyhood’ wins Golden Globe for best picture, drama
The film also wins best director for Richard Linklater and best supporting actress for Patricia Arquette.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Standoff in Auburn neighborhood ends peacefully
Police persuade an elderly Chickadee Drive man to surrender after neighbors were warned to stay inside and away from the windows.
Posted inNation & World, News
White House plans conference on countering violent extremism
The meeting will highlight domestic and international efforts to prevent extremists and their supporters from radicalizing, recruiting and inspiring others in the United States and elsewhere to carry out violent acts.
Posted inNation & World, News
Venezuela, Saudi leaders meet and talk oil prices in Riyadh
Oil prices have plunged more than 55 percent since June to less than $50 a barrel.
Posted inNation & World, News
Police: 5 guns found in car of Idaho shooting-spree suspect
Three people were shot and killed on Saturday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rockland state legislator resigns for move to Colorado
Rep. Elizabeth Dickerson, a Democrat, has left Maine to take a new job, prompting a new election.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Ohio State, Oregon take different paths to overcome injuries
The Ducks and Buckeyes play in the first College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night.
Posted inSports
AP source: Rex Ryan accepts Bills’ offer
Ryan was chosen ahead of other notable candidates, including two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan.