Andrew Balcer, who was 17 at the time his parents were killed, said he was concerned his parents wouldn’t support him because of he struggled with his gender identity.
2017
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Penobscot, Passamaquoddy chiefs criticize York County casino proposal
While the Aroostook Band of Micmacs has endorsed Question 1, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribal leaders say a York County casino will ‘directly injure’ their communities by undermining a revenue-sharing agreement with Oxford Casino.
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Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Two incumbent Waterville city councilors challenged for their seats
Nathaniel White and Sydney Mayhew face opposition from newcomers Robert Hussey and Christopher Rancourt in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine State Museum recognizes World War I warriors, workers
The exhibit is being held to mark the 100th anniversary of the war’s end in 1918.
Posted inMaine, News
Don’t feed the linemen while they’re working, officials say
Power company officials remind well-meaning Mainers not to give linemen gifts and leave enough room for them to work safely.
Posted inMaine, News
Standish standstill: Restless residents are used to being at the end of the power restoration line
Many people in this rural Cumberland County town expect a long wait for electricity after big storms and have learned to make adjustments.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican tax plan appears to offer little relief for many in middle class
The tax plan’s primary beneficiaries would be wealthier Americans because they would enjoy lower tax rates despite the elimination of some tax breaks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Former Press Herald building changes hands
A company that has built condominiums in Portland bought the former newspaper printing building on Congress Street last month for an undisclosed price.
Posted inMaine
Several Maine dental offices will offer free services Friday
Dentists in Falmouth, Lisbon Falls, Portland, Scarborough and Skowhegan will participate in the ninth annual Dentists Who Care for ME event.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
More witnesses say they were pressured to testify against Anthony Sanborn
A then-teenage girl, who later married Sanborn, refused to take the stand at his trial and was prosecuted for hindering his apprehension after the murder of Jessica Briggs in 1989.