Payments to court-appointed lawyers may be delayed the last few weeks of the fiscal year.
Ann S. Kim
High fuel costs pose new challenges for municipal budgets
Because oil is used in asphalt, local officials may see costs for road construction projects rise.
Poliquin case goes to state’s high court
Justices hear arguments on whether the court should get involved in whether the state treasurer violated the Maine Constitution by operating private businesses.
If this is par for the course, golfers’ll take it
As golfers go, Stuart Carter says he’s probably as avid as any. So the early opening of golf courses made possible by this remarkably warm winter is a welcome development for the Portland resident. “It’s a big deal,” said Carter, a real estate investor who also owns a construction company. “The beginning of the season […]
Impostor’s tweets parody Angus King
The Senate candidate – the real Angus King – fends off the anonymous attacks by ‘some bozo … with all these crappy twitters.’
For King, financing poses challenge
Much depends on the competition, but the independent will need to raise funds without party backing and he’ll be up against super PACs.
Portland manslaughter suspect to undergo evaluation
Lisa McDonald is accused of stabbing Carlos Ramos in his Forest Avenue apartment.
Court asks for input on Poliquin
The state’s high court will accept briefs on the business activity of the state treasurer until March 23.
Limbaugh show loses two more Maine advertisers
Cunningham Security and RSVP Discount Beverage take the action in the wake of the talk show host’s remarks about a female law student.
Ricci free after arrest for curfew-breaking pizza run
The Portland man is on probabion for a year because of a conviction for misdemeanor indecent conduct. The conditions include a dusk-to-dawn curfew.