Jacob Thompson loved Christmas, and thousands of people moved by his spirit helped him celebrate the holiday early with cards, a police caravan and a visit from penguins, his favorite animal.
2017
Posted inNation & World, News
‘These children that come at you with knives, they are your children,’ Manson said, but not in front of jury.
Former Associated Press reporter recalls surreal spectacle of Manson trial.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News
1 dead, 2 escape from Braintree house fire
Firefighters put out the blaze but found the victim still inside.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Expect wet roads Wednesday, but mostly dry for Thanksgiving week
Actually, with a few small exceptions, most of the country will see quiet weather this week.
Posted inNation & World
Charles Manson, whose cult slayings horrified world, dies
A California Corrections spokeswoman says it’s ‘to be determined’ what happens to Manson’s body. He has no known next of kin.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns
My grandmother’s unused china weighs heavy with memory
A set of Currier & Ives dishes held a spot in my parents’ house for a long time until they finally came into my possession, writes Amy Calder.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: The fight against sexual misconduct must go further than ruined careers
It’s not just Hollywood and Washington, D.C. that have a problem — it’s everywhere, and we have to deal with it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Medical marijuana caregivers: New rules not as bad as expected
The changes may help the industry legitimize certain practices and protect them better, they say.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Land transfer to benefit USM in roundabout way
The single-lane roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Brighton Avenue, Deering Avenue and Falmouth Street starting in 2019.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature has long to-do list when it returns in January
Lawmakers need to dispose of more than 400 bills, a job that could be complicated by the ambitions of several top lawmakers who are running for higher office.