Tuesday’s police blotter
Maine adopts ‘common core’ education standards
Maine schools will now be able to take advantage of curriculum resources to align with new educational standards.
Senate expected to confirm PUC nominee
Thomas Welch would fill a slot vacated by PUC Chairman Jack Cashman,
Operator chosen for northern Maine rail line
Eastern Maine Railroad is chosen from among five applicants.
Lobster trap-stacking bill signed into law
Gov. LePage says the law is an example of how the state is removing unnecessary regulations.
National Semi. to keep S. Portland plant open
The South Portland plant opened in 1997 and employs about 550 people.
Woman sentenced for sham marriage scheme
Torri Roy Patterson of Lewiston is the first of several Mainers expected to be sentenced for their roles in setting up the marriages.
Census: Ellsworth is fastest growing city
In the last decade the city grew by about 20 percent to about 8,000.
300 nurses to attend Maine Nursing Summit
AUGUSTA — The University of Kentucky dean of nursing is delivering the keynote address to 300 nurses from around the state at the 10th annual Maine Nursing Summit. Today’s event at the Augusta Civic Center gives Maine nurses the opportunity to receive updates on health care issues on the state and federal levels and to […]
Clergy abuse leads to ‘day of atonement’
PORTLAND — The leader of Maine’s Roman Catholics has set aside a special “day of atonement” to help heal the wounds of clergy sexual abuse. Today’s day of penance and prayer includes a special Mass led by Bishop Richard Malone at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Pastors and administrators throughout Maine are […]