Tommy Lord and Todd Blanchette are charged after a three-month investigation into heroin in the Sanford area.
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Maine blocks use of welfare benefit cards at ATMs in dozens of locations
Recipients won’t be able to get cash at many bars, strip clubs, liquor stores and more as DHHS begins enforcing a 2012 anti-abuse law.
Feds seek prison for rural Washington pot growers
The Department of Justice has said that prosecuting marijuana patients isn’t a priority, but it has reserved the right to target operations that don’t follow state law or have ties to organized crime.
Ruth Reichl writes about World War II, mystery and of course, food
‘Delicious!’ – the renowned food critic and editor’s first novel – sprinkles culinary know-how through a fun story.
Sale of bankrupt Maine railway’s assets in U.S. to close May 15
The Canadian part of the purchase is awaiting a certificate of fitness.
Officials: Sawyer taking sick time, could return
WESTBROOK – Marc Sawyer, the Westbrook athletic director whose resignation is effective June 30, has been taking sick days following another student drinking incident in April, but could still return to finish out the school year, according to Superintendent Marc Gousse. Gousse said Monday that Sawyer is facing “personal challenges” and is away under “his […]
Gorham Notes – 5/8
USM picks Shaw as graduation speaker David E. Shaw, founder of Idexx Laboratories in Westbrook, will be the commencement speaker at the University of Southern Maine’s graduation, which takes place on Saturday, May 10, at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with doors opening at 7 a.m. […]
Gorham Notes – 5/8
USM picks Shaw as graduation speaker David E. Shaw, founder of Idexx Laboratories in Westbrook, will be the commencement speaker at the University of Southern Maine’s graduation, which takes place on Saturday, May 10, at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with doors opening at 7 a.m. […]
Decision on Stroudwater zoning handed to voters
WESTBROOK – Despite concerns about the legality of the referendum, the Westbrook City Council voted 6-1 on Monday to let voters decide the fate of a Stroudwater Street land parcel on June 10. The council also approved sending voters an $8.7 million bond proposal to overhaul the city’s Public Services garage. The controversial Stroudwater zoning […]
Pirates add GM duties to head coach Ray Edwards
The move fills a void left by new Calgary GM Brad Treliving.