PORTLAND — Maine Turnpike officials say the toll road’s bond rating reflects sound financial operations, an expectation of stable traffic and other improvements. Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Aa3 underlying rating assigned to the Turnpike Authority’s revenue bonds and the agency’s stable outlook. The MTA also enjoys strong ratings from the nation’s other leading […]
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SNAPSHOT: No need to hurry
A pair of small sailboats ply the waters of Minnehonk Lake on as the sun begins to set on Thursday evening in Mount Vernon.
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Hatch Hill landfill users may pay by the bag
AUGUSTA — Residents of the nine communities that have their garbage hauled to Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta could eventually be required to pay by the bag.
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Aspiring filmmakers invited to challenge
WAYNE — Whether their tastes trend toward monster movies, melodramas or mockumentaries, all aspiring Spielbergs are invited to get behind the camera for a filmmaking challenge this weekend.
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Preliminary hearing today for Dechaine’s bid to get new trial
PORTLAND — A preliminary hearing is scheduled today in Dennis Dechaine’s long-running bid to get a new trial in his murder case.
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Saturday fistfights lead to warning
Portland bar owners and other merchants are being warned not to allow customers wearing gang colors and other insignia into their establishments following a fist fight involving two dozen motorcycle gang members on Commercial Street early Saturday evening.
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Accused killer says little while in court
PORTLAND — The man accused of killing the mother of his four children and his longtime friend earlier this week made an initial court appearance in the case Thursday.
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Summers launches probes into voter fraud claims
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Charlie Summers announced he is pursuing a two-pronged investigation into potential voter fraud, stemming from allegations made by an employee within his department and leaders of the Maine Republican Party.