There could be more than 20 schools playing 8-man football in Maine next fall, and that’s a good thing, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
2020
Clinton woman admits she lied about living alone to receive Social Security benefits
Katherine Prosper, 61, pleaded guilty to federal charges that she concealed the presence of her husband in her household for 13 years so she’d be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income, a U.S. attorney said.
Supermodel Gigi Hadid among potential jurors for Weinstein’s rape trial
Hadid, who studied criminal psychology at The New School, was among 35 potential jurors asked to return to court Thursday for additional questioning.
Portland restaurateurs to open new steak and oyster spot in downtown Brunswick
From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring.
Portland woman assaulted after being followed through Old Port
Police say the woman was punched and knocked to the ground.
Topsham medical marijuana caregivers seek town licenses for store, more cultivation
Rick Chiaravelotti and Kristie Small have applied for a license to open a medical marijuana store called Higher Living in their building at 605 Lewiston Road, which could be the last store allowed in Topsham under current rules.
Bath Iron Works begins construction on ship named for war hero
The future USS John Basilone is one of five vessels under construction at the Bath shipyard.
Tractor-trailer swipes school bus in Limington
None of the students on the School School Administrative District 6 bus were injured.
Newport couple dismissed divorce 3 weeks before wife’s death
Anielka Allen had submitted a handwritten statement withdrawing the divorce petition a week after filing it, agreeing to marriage counseling, according to court records.
Wilton man accused of sexually assaulting girl under age 15
The girl’s mother said Facebook messages alerted her to the incident, according to police.