Police say Martin Gerding, 36, boasted to an undercover cop posing as a prostitute that he provides protection for some of the prostitutes in the area.
January 2019
Posted inBusiness
Lewiston mom: From welfare to a million-dollar business in three years
“I’ve lived off $367 a month, so I’m really big on giving, because I believe in the universe, and if you give, you will get back,” Laura Catevenis, Black Bear Support Services owner said.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Shutdown is felt in Maine, from small business loans to housing vouchers
The Washington stalemate has left multiple federal government agencies unfunded, and the effects are far-reaching.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Portland man sent to prison for running gambling operation worth millions says, ‘I was out of control’
Stephen Mardigan, 62, delivers a tearful statement during his sentencing hearing and describes his addiction to gambling in a letter to the judge.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Second man charged in Maine woman’s overdose death
Police say the men provided fentanyl to the 34-year-old woman, who died in August.
Posted inField Hockey
Majestix field hockey teams advance to indoor nationals
Club’s U19 and U16 teams prep for national tournaments.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former Monmouth man sentenced for having sexually explicit material of child
Arthur D. Howe, 49, was sentenced to six months imprisonment, two years probation and will have to register as a sex offender for 10 years.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Whitefield woman who beat father with fire poker, firewood in Randolph pleads guilty to assault
Briana L. Rideout, 21, was sentenced to 150 days in prison for attack.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Kennebec Journal Jan. 8 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 8, 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Barclaycard to lay off hundreds at Wilton call center
The Franklin County town’s largest employer will shut down on March 31, the town manager said.