Woodard is an author, Portland Press Herald reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist.
2018
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
UMaine students win prizes for medical simulators, potato monitors, backpacks
A contest for entrepreneurs awards $16,000 in prize money.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Circus Maine folds its tent after 2 years, leaving a vacancy at Thompson’s Point
A director for the business, which had taught and showcased performers since 2015, cites several factors, including the development’s parking fee.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Groups press LePage to file Medicaid expansion plan as time runs out
Advocates for expansion keep pressure on the administration to act as Attorney General Janet Mills announces a $35 million windfall that she says could fund the program through the current two-year budget.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Car crashes into Skowhegan police cruiser while Madison man allegedly drives it from passenger seat
Police say the driver, Rex Hinerman, claimed another person he did not know was driving the van but had gotten out and run away before the crash Monday night.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs
Familiar faces returning to Sea Dogs at start of 2018 season
Among the players coming back to Portland are Mike Olt, Danny Mars and top prospect Michael Chavis.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump wants military to secure border with Mexico
The president has been seething since realizing the major spending bill he signed last month barely funds the wall he has promised supporters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Biomass owners say director of logging trade group is bad-mouthing business
Stored Solar expects to hear Wednesday whether it will get a continued subsidy for two wood-energy plants, but says false rumors hurt the company’s plans.
Posted inNation & World
First person sentenced in Russia probe draws 30 days, $20,000 fine for lying to FBI
The case has revealed previously undisclosed connections between senior Trump campaign aides, including Rick Gates, and Russia.
Posted inSports
Firefighter sheds his day job this week as amateur at the Masters
Matt Parziale of Brockton, Massachusetts, qualified after winning the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.