The Washington Post
2017
Posted inMaine, News
Fire marshals investigating house in Ripley destroyed by fire
Firefighters saved four dachshunds from the flames, but the owners lost another dog and cat.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Truck driver who caused fatal accident gets 6 years for manslaughter
Joshua McNally crossed the centerline while driving on Route 302 in Casco, hitting Adam Perron’s car and killing him in April 2016.
Posted inNation & World, News
Stunned country music community mourns after mass shooting in Las Vegas
More than 500 people were injured during the attack at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State-backed loans pending for troubled company’s shrimp farms
Stored Solar wants to build the nation’s first shrimp farm at a biomass plant, but owes money and has had trouble launching other initiatives.
Posted inMaine, News
Man injured in hunting-related shooting in Gorham
A 55-year-old Casco man was struck in the face by bird shot shortly before 8 a.m. off Mosher Road. Game Wardens are asking the public to identify a truck that fled the area a short time later.
Posted inNation & World
Trump offers condolences, condemns ‘act of pure evil’ in Las Vegas
The president also praised the first responders and said he will visit Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Press Hotel developer forms new company
Based in Portland, Fathom Cos. will manage hotels and redevelop historical properties.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville animal shelter closed because of feline distemper outbreak
Several cats, kittens have died because of the sickness, and shelter staff have put adoptions on hold.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Brunswick manufacturer lands $3.5 million in capital to finance growth
STARC Systems, which makes safety barriers for construction sites, receives the investment from a Virginia equity fund.