It’s the biggest gain since the first quarter of 2007, before the Great Recession.
2018
Posted inMaine
Winslow couple among many bringing food to police at Norridgewock command center
Shane Morrison, a former police officer, said it was ‘a humbling experience’ to bring food donations they had gathered to help officers working on an extensive manhunt.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Five in central Maine accused of lying to gun dealers
Indictments including federal firearms charges against the men were brought in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
Posted inMaine
Switch to two-way traffic in downtown Augusta moving forward
Proponents say the traffic change could help the local economy, but detractors are concerned it would take away parking and hinder firetrucks.
Posted inMaine
Augusta parking lot closed amid minor spring flooding
The north end of the Front Street parking lot was closed Friday, possibly through the weekend, because of minor flooding from the Kennebec River.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Maine
Federal agency sues Walmart over Augusta woman’s disability discrimination claim
Veronica Resendez said she was not offered open posts at the Waterville Walmart and was instead fired after she developed physical impairments.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage vetoes bill to launch Maine’s recreational marijuana marketplace
In his veto letter, the governor raises concerns about marijuana impairment and oversight of the medical marijuana program.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Someone dumped more than 90 old tires on a New Gloucester road
Police say the tires took up a large portion of the travel lane and are looking for the culprit.
Posted inNation & World
Israeli troops open fire as Palestinians try to break through border fence
Palestinian authorities report at least 3 dead and hundreds wounded amid ongoing protests.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Outdoors, Sports
LePage warns sportsmen against hunting in area of manhunt in Somerset County
The governor notes the heavy police presence that is expected to continue in the area until John Williams is found.