Four women and 2 men were arrested and face aggravated kidnapping charges after allegedly holding the woman captive for a week, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office in Texas said.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Cumberland County judge seals documents related to Eliot Cutler search warrant
The action relates to a March 23 search of former gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler’s Portland home for child pornography.
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Maine community colleges to boost training for much-needed welding skills
A new grant-funded mobile welding lab will be able to travel to the college system’s seven campuses to expand its instructional reach.
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Most Maine counties have grown thanks to in-migration
New census figures for April 2020 to July 2021 show growth in 14 of 16 counties, driven by in-migration that was strong enough to offset a natural decrease in population.
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Maine businesses pitching in to support Ukraine
The Retail Association of Maine is seeking donations from its members and the public, L.L. Bean is sending $300,000 in money and goods, and One Longfellow Square is holding a benefit concert.
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Russian ship turned away from Maine port
The ship’s operator asked to dock in Eastport on March 3 after being turned away from a port on the St. Lawrence Seaway by the Canadian government.
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Legislature moving to curb ‘dark store theory’ tax assessments
The challenges to assessments of large retail operations can cost communities million in property tax collections.
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Developer proposes mixed-use project with 900 housing units in Kittery
The project, known as Dennett Landing, would cost an estimated $300 million and would also include space for day care, a brewery, offices and retail.
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Referendum to curb growth stirs debate in North Yarmouth
Residents will decide Tuesday on a citizens initiative that pits concerns about urban sprawl against Greater Portland’s hot real estate market.
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Wex and Idexx won’t say whether they’ll suspend doing business in Russia
The Maine-based companies will say only that they will abide by the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Europe because of the invasion of Ukraine.