The death toll rises to 2,045, with possibly 5,000 people buried in obliterated parts of Palu.
2018
Posted inMaine, News
Ousted Ogunquit fire chief loses appeal of termination during tense meeting
More than 200 people who attended, most in support of Mark O’Brien, were eventually asked to leave the meeting for being too rowdy.
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Posted inMaine
Portland sets record high temperature, but the warmth won’t last
The warm weather is expected to move out this evening, though, to be followed by several days of seasonable temperatures.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland councilors to hold public hearing on ideas to tighten rules for short-term rentals
The city is considering a host of proposed changes designed to restrict the number of Airbnb-style rentals, which have gained popularity through home-sharing websites.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hiring focus of Augusta Business Expo
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is shifting its focus for its annual business showcase to promote hiring.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Skowhegan police: Lock your doors, windows following recent burglaries
Thirteen homes, businesses and vehicles have been broken into since last Friday, prompting the advisory.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Windshield smashed, fire set in car outside of Litchfield Country Store
Litchfield fire chief said the source of the fire in a woman’s SUV ‘looked like paper.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Murals pop up in Waterville as part of public art project
A series of murals behind The Concourse are part of a public art project to beautify a long-neglected area.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Dow loses 831 points as investors dump tech stocks
As the industrial average falls 3.1%, the Nasdaq drops 4.1% and the S&P loses 3.3%.
Posted inMaine
Tanks a million: Sewage, stormwater tank approved in Augusta
The 1 million-gallon tank, to be located just behind the city’s East Side Boat Landing, will prevent sewage from flowing into Kennebec River.