A Catholic Church-backed international conference is held even as the Vatican confronts its own cross-border child porn investigation involving a top papal envoy.
2017
Posted inSports
Astros drub Red Sox 8-2 again to push Boston to the brink of elimination
Carlos Correa homers, doubles and drives in four runs for Houston, which takes a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five American League Division Series.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Two men indicted on attempted murder charges stemming from separate shootings in Portland
Noor Ahmed Mohamed faces 2 counts of attempted murder, while Abdul Rahman Timbo faces 1 count.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Vermont decides to celebrate John Brown Day later this October
Brown’s 1859 raid on a federal armory in West Virginia lead to his hanging and Civil War.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
City subcommittee recommends tax deal for Augusta housing proposal opposed by neighbors
The Augusta Housing Authority project would provide workforce housing at the old Statler mill site.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
Firefighters to gather Saturday to honor life of Dean Cressey
Mr. Cressey, a respected Portland firefighter, was the retired captain of the city’s Munjoy Hill fire station.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Local business owners open bed-and-breakfast in Unity
The new business will test the waters for lodging needs in the area.
Posted inMaine
Brunswick councilor receives anti-gay hate mail
Brunswick Councilor Kathy Wilson receives hate mail following a discriminatory flyer left on her car last month.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Waterville shelter closed as it deals with feline distemper outbreak
‘… (A)ny little thing that the public can offer will help us get through a trying time like this,’ said Michael Brown, president of the Humane Society Waterville Area board of directors
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Poland Spring’s parent wants lawsuit dismissed
Nestle Waters North America says the matter was already litigated in 2003 in Illinois.