The Academy Award-nominated Owen, 60, has starred in many films including ‘Croupier,’ ‘Duplicity,’ ‘Closer’ and ‘Gosford Park.’
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Could a new appeal prompt Maine’s supreme court to reconsider its decision on decades-old child sex abuse cases?
Some advocates hope the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s newest justice and a lengthy dissenting opinion will help tip the scale in their favor.
State says it can’t stop Fryeburg Fair from opening early, fueling tension among fairgoers
An order this month from Maine’s agriculture commissioner concluded the state has no authority to step in.
Franklin County officials want dog-nip lawsuit dismissed
Register of Probate Heidi Jordan is suing county Administrator Amy Bernard and Lance Harvell for allegedly violating her rights after she was disciplined for bringing her dog to work.
Eaton Peabody law firm, one of Maine’s largest, closing after 85 years
The full service firm said it was closing because of ‘evolving market conditions and the demographics of the firm.’
Owner of Gardiner’s Grilla Bowl takes inspiration from family roots
The restaurant, which opened in mid-January and serve bowls with meat, rice and vegetables, is located at 343 Water St.
In a world of digital photos, these Maine photographers embrace the old-fashioned
Nearly 170 years after tintype photography was invented, several local photographers are embracing the process and making portraits of Mainers at breweries, museums and by the ocean.
Illegal firearm purchases in Maine feeding gun trafficking across U.S.
In places like Lewiston, a sharp rise in gun violence begs the question: How many firearms are acquired by people lying about who the gun is for?
Mills signs bill to shut off fire suppression systems with forever chemicals at Brunswick Landing
The bill requires the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority to remove all remaining PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the end of the year.
Rep. Pingree decries cuts to Planned Parenthood, Medicaid
During a roundtable discussion in Portland, Planned Parenthood officials said ‘everything is on the table’ for cutbacks if the Republican budget bill becomes law.