Police sound sirens as they drive through a couple of downtown neighborhoods trying to track down the cellphone call, which came from a number with no information attached.
January 2018
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Deputy who was fired after sexual abuse trial files union grievance
But a spokesman for the Fraternal Order of Police says the grievance will likely be withdrawn in the wake of Kenneth Hatch’s no contest plea to a misdemeanor last week.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Report slams Airbnb in NYC for raising cost of housing
A researcher in Toronto concluded that Airbnb raised the city’s median rent by $380 a year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire create health care company that could disrupt industry
Warren Buffett said the company would be free from profit-making incentives.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Pingree right to back local broadband bill
Rep. Bruce Poliquin should also get behind a law that would let public networks fill a void.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland’s jobs-for-panhandlers venture has earned its keep
The pilot program has ended, but city officials say if funding can be found they’ll start an expanded version based on success stories like Katie and Trish Farr’s.
Posted inEditorials
View from Away: A world without flu? It’s possible
The Los Angeles Times Editorial Board
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: Help seniors get access to healthy foods
A bill before the Legislature would help fund Meals on Wheels, a critical piece in helping seniors stay independent.
