Afternoon Update Nowcasting is what we call following a storm situation and giving updates. During this particular storm it’s been necessary to update the forecast and raise the snow totals everywhere. As the heavier precipitation earlier thought to stay south and east of the Maine coastline has now moved inland. This means some areas could […]
2016
Housing official says homelessness down in Maine
More than 100 people at the United Way of Kennebec Valley annual breakfast listened to an update on the issue Friday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Scientists use drones to count seals in giant colony off Nantucket
The rising number of seals has generated complaints from charter fishing boat operators and some beachgoers, creating a need for new data.
Augusta man sought after crash, chase across Cobbossee Lake
Police identified the driver as Steven N. Black, 28, a transient who lives in the Augusta area.
New England’s first serious snowfall of the season topples trees, knocks out power
The storm was expected to leave 4 to 10 inches of snow throughout the region, and created treacherous travel conditions.
Former Bowdoinham man sentenced to nearly 5 years for downloading child porn
Daniel Lajoie Jr., 46, downloaded the pictures and videos while visiting his parents in Oakland in 2012.
Australian wife crashes her own funeral, surprising husband who’d paid to have her killed
The happy ending was made possible by three unusually principled hit men, a helpful pastor and one incredibly gutsy woman.
Campaign 2016 the greatest casting call of all time
Christie as Ralph Kramden? Trump as the Wizard of Oz? What a show, JP Devine writes.
Scarborough couple ordered to cease fraudulent claims about diet supplements
Anthony and Staci Dill agree in a settlement to forfeit many assets resulting from the sale of $16 million in weight loss and dietary supplements.
Norway gave its cops guns. After 1 year, it’s taking them away
With a lowered terrorist threat assessment, police are returning to their normal policy, which involves keeping weapons locked inside their vehicles.