John Pascucci, 51, of Gorham, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to federal drug charges, U.S. Attorney Paula D. Silsby announced this week. Pascucci, also known as “Scoochy,” faces a possible life sentence in prison and a fine of up to $8 million, or both. He was charged in September 2006, according […]

John Pascucci, 51, of Gorham, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to federal drug charges, U.S. Attorney Paula D. Silsby announced this week. Pascucci, also known as “Scoochy,” faces a possible life sentence in prison and a fine of up to $8 million, or both. He was charged in September 2006, according […]

John Pascucci, 51, of Gorham, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to federal drug charges, U.S. Attorney Paula D. Silsby announced this week. Pascucci, also known as “Scoochy,” faces a possible life sentence in prison and a fine of up to $8 million, or both. He was charged in September 2006, according […]

Beacon Hospice is looking to train volunteers to help care for terminally ill patients. A free, 24-hour training program began Jan. 14 in the South Portland office. This training will continue on six more Wednesday evenings through Feb. 25 from 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. After graduation, chances are good that volunteers will be able […]

CUTLINE ONLY JOHN THE PENQUIN MY FAVE City Councilor John O’Hara will do anything for a laugh – or a good a cause. Here, he happily dons a penguin suit Tuesday in hopes that Shaw’s customers in Westbrook will buy raffle tickets for a fundraiser to support the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. He’ll be back […]

A European duck that has taken a liking to the Presumpscot River in Westbrook since early in the month is quickly becoming a celebrity for birdwatchers. Eric Hynes, Audubon Society staff naturalist in Falmouth, identified the rare sight in Maine as a male tufted duck. Hynes said it’s only the third one ever documented with […]

A European duck spotted this week in the Presumpscot River in Westbrook is quickly becoming a celebrity for the state’s birdwatchers. Eric Hynes, Audubon Society staff naturalist in Falmouth, identified the rare sight in Maine as a male tufted duck. Hynes said it’s only the third one ever photographed in Maine. People are traveling to […]

After volunteering together for the Obama campaign for more than a year, a Cape Elizabeth family is one of many traveling to Washington, D.C., for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration. “As a family we have been caught up in the election for at least two years, so it is a great end to the process,” said […]

Mayor’s guest The mayor’s live call-in program airs once a month at 7 p.m. channel 3. Each month, Mayor Bruce Chuluda invites a guest to appear on the show with him, and the public has the opportunity to call in and speak with them live on the air. The next call-in show is Thursday, Jan. […]

This past week I spent a good amount of time reviewing the Internet Web site for Maine’s 211 program. Folks who have a computer can check around and see what’s available for help, from Aroostook to York County. You’d be amazed at all the services that are detailed – every food bank in the state […]