George Plitt Jr., 37, and two other men were filming north of the Burbank train station Saturday afternoon when Plitt was hit by a southbound Metrolink train.
January 2015
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Prominent Portland lawmaker dies after battle with cancer
Joseph C. Brannigan, 83, served in the Maine Legislature for 28 years and was executive director of Shalom House for 34 years.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Freezing rain triggers road accidents in Maine
Warmer weather prompts a gradual switch over to rain Sunday evening.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Marshwood’s Brett Gerry wins Fitzpatrick Trophy
The award goes to Maine’s top high school senior in football.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police: Augusta woman charged during Sunday morning crash
Betsy Robertson, 35, of Augusta, was charged with operating under the influence after a crash that sent a Dresden man to the hospital with minor injuries.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Icy roads paralyze motorists in central Maine
Dozens of vehicles reportedly slid off roads in much of central Maine on Sunday afternoon, with crashes reported from Hallowell to Somerset County.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Indian paper manufacturer says it wants to buy Verso’s Bucksport mill
But American Iron and Metal’s owner says the Indian company does not appear to have the funds to leverage a purchase.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Senator Collins announces additional grant for new bridge
The $1 million for the Sarah Long Bridge replacement project should help expedite the construction of a new bridge.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli strikes in Syria kill Hezbollah fighters
A Hezbollah official says one of the victims was the son of a slain top military commander.
Posted inNation & World, News
Florida mall reopens after shooting that left 2 dead
The intended victim, Idanerys Garcia-Rodriguez, survived and was in good condition late Saturday in the hospital.