AUGUSTA — A local man is facing several charges after allegedly breaking into a Green Street home and attempting to obtain money via threats.
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Yarmouth-based trade publication sued for libel
The parent company that operates a regional freight railroad covering most of northern New England has sued a small, Yarmouth-based trade publication for libel.
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Pig pen creates a stink
GARDINER — A rezoning request from Costello Road neighbors bothered by the stench of a nearby pig farm is up for discussion at tonight’s City Council meeting.
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COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: ‘Legends to work clinic at Thomas’
Thomas men’s basketball coach T.J. Maines is calling it “Legends of Maine Basketball.” It’s hard to argue with that.
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Raye eyes Michaud rematch
WASHINGTON — A long anticipated rematch pitting Maine Senate President Kevin Raye against Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud in the 2nd Congressional District is closer to reality with Raye’s announcement Tuesday that he has formed an exploratory committee.
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Waterville City Council delays action on police station
WATERVILLE — City councilors on Tuesday said they weren’t ready to award a contract to an architectural firm that is to help the city identify a site for and design a police station.
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Painkiller deaths surge
NEW YORK — The number of overdose deaths from powerful painkillers more than tripled over a decade, the government reported Tuesday — a trend that a U.S. health official called an epidemic, but one that can be stopped.
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COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Dorso ready to get back on field
Ryan Dorso remembers the game, remembers the hit and, above all, remembers the headaches that often accompany a concussion.
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NHL: Boychuk, Paille lead Bruins by Senators
BOSTON (AP) — Johnny Boychuk and Daniel Paille scored 47 seconds apart to break open a tie game in the third period, and the Boston Bruins ended a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.