A Buxton couple pleads no contest to five charges, and 20 others likely will be dismissed after 17 months.
Ann S. Kim
Some upset by outcome of Buxton kennel case
J’aime Kennel was the subject of a raid in August 2007 that resulted in the seizure of 249 dogs. Last week, the owners, John and Heidi Frasca, pleaded no contest to five counts of animal cruelty.
Ricetta’s closing pizzeria in S. Portland
The company’s Falmouth location will remain open.
Cape board adopts superintendent’s budget
The School Board votes unanimously to adopt the $21 million budget.
Ft. Williams to get 5 food vendors
Visitors to the park in Cape Elizabeth may soon be able to buy hot dogs and soft drinks while taking in ocean views and Portland Head Light.
Bank liquidating assets of Maine Cottage
The business, which had stores in Yarmouth, Charleston, S.C., and West Palm Beach, Fla., closed abruptly in recent weeks.
Scarborough school panel retains most job cuts
The Finance Committee’s budget represents an increase in spending of about 1.4 percent over the current budget.
South Portland’s budget offers 2.1 percent increase
The largest increases are being sought to pay for salaries and health insurance.
S. Portland councilor hopes to fill Bliss’ Senate seat
Tom Blake, 59, is a retired city firefighter who teaches, coaches sports and manages properties.
Gray councilor running for county commissioner
Mark Grover, an independent, would represent Brunswick, Freeport, Gray, Harpswell, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth and Pownal.