Engineers have turned to a host of improvised and sometimes bizarre methods to tame the nuclear plant.
9/11 suspects to face military tribunal
The Obama administration decision is an about-face from earlier plans to have the five go on trial in civilian federal court.
Nominee to chair PUC nearing confirmation
Thomas Welch, who served as the PUC’s chair from 1993 to 2005, is widely praised for his long and varied experience.
Public invited to Berger Holocaust lecture at Colby College
WATERVILLE – The public is invited to attend the annual Berger Holocaust Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Pugh Center at Colby College.
Dr. Hasia Diner, a New York University professor and winner of the 2010 National Jewish Book Award, will speak.
UMaine system launches online learning site
Online.maine.edu has overviews of more than 45 online programs, direct connections to staff and links to admissions resources.
Litchfield man flown to hospital after crashing motorcyle
LITCHFIELD — A local man was airlifted to a Lewiston hospital Sunday after crashing his motorcycle on Route 197. Thomas Fallon, 49, was taken by a Lifeflight of Maine helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center with what were believed to be serious but non life-threatening injuries, said Maine State Police Trooper Jason Madore. “He was […]
Head of Bangor psychiatric hospital resigns
OSHA in January cited Acadia Hospital for a number of worker safety violations.
Fleming to retire as state’s top cop
AUGUSTA — The Chief of the Maine State Police has announced his plans to retire. Col. Patrick Fleming will retire on May 1, ending his 27-year career with the State Police, Maine State Police Spokesman Steve McCausland announced Monday. Fleming has been the State Police chief for the past four years. Fleming joined the State […]
Two bills to decriminalize pot die in Legislature
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee’s unanimous vote puts them in the dead files for this session.