Despite his cancer, Thibeau, chosen the 2016 Firefighter of the Year by unanimous vote, showed up for training last week.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Even in Katahdin national monument, snowmobilers are welcome
Many sledders who trek to northern Maine are unaware some of their favored trails run through what is now a national monument. Fortunately, their machines are still allowed.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Maine food and beverage sellers win big when Patriots play in the Super Bowl
Supermarkets, pizza delivery joints, alcohol sellers, sports bars and party supply stores all get a piece of the action.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Iraqi family in Maine reunited with daughter caught in immigration ban
While her family came to the U.S., Banah Al-Hanfy, 20, was left alone in Iraq when the president’s immigration order prevented her from boarding a plane.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Maine Republicans accuse Portland schools chief of politicizing alleged hate crime
The criticism of Superintendent Xavier Botana comes on the day police arrest Jamie Hoffman and charge him with accosting four ninth-graders.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Police charge 2 men, seize 4,000 pills in Topsham
Maine drug agents say Scott Crone, of Freeport, and Benjamin Steers, of Topsham, conspired to import oxycodone and Valium from overseas to sell throughout Maine.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine bill takes aim at law requiring dance permit for bars and restaurants
Rep. Beth Turner says the archaic law came to her attention when a Penobscot County restaurateur told her he wanted to start a karaoke night but inspectors said he’d need a permit first.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Hiram man charged with manslaughter in crash that killed Steep Falls woman
Philip John Macri also faces drunken driving, drug trafficking, aggravated assault and other charges in the crash that killed Rebecca Perry and severely injured a 15-year-old girl.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Maine Waterside Trails center to provide youth outdoor education programs
The Butler Conservation Fund is donating $5 million to build the center, multi-use trails and campsites on 4,300 acres along the East Branch of the Penobscot.
Posted inArt, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Portland Museum of Art reopens with 3D show outside, more art inside
No admission fee will be charged at the museum on Friday night or Saturday.