Van Doren’s rise and fall as a corrupt contestant inspired the film ‘Quiz Show.’
April 2019
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sponsor makes personal appeal for bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’
A year after Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a similar measure, supporters hope for different results.
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Old Orchard Beach massage parlor shut for code violations amid police investigation
A massage parlor was shut down Wednesday by code enforcement and fire officials after police executed a search warrant at the business. No one was arrested.
Posted inBusiness
CEOs of big banks tell House Democrats industry is stable
When asked to list the biggest risks to banks today, many cite cybersecurity issues and the growth of leveraged corporate lending.
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Jay man sentenced to 38 years for killing woman
“You didn’t just commit knowing murder. You didn’t just take a life. You took people’s memories, future memories,” Justice William Stokes said to James E. Sweeney on Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop students learn how words turn into pages during reading, writing project
Eighth-graders get immersive writing experience and guidance from Shannon Parker, author of “The Rattled Bones.”
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Slowing growth of tourism has Maine looking farther afield for new customers
While the number of visits increased just 1% last year, tourists who made the trip spent $6.2 billion, a 3% increase from 2017.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspect who ran from police in Lebanon arrested in N.H.
Police have issued warrant for William Watson, charging him with various drug offenses and eluding law enforcement.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn’t hurt children or seniors, while Maine’s senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.
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Three more confirmed rabies cases in Bath
Four animals have tested positive for the virus and police suspect that two foxes that were found dead also had rabies but weren’t tested.