An attorney for Philip Scott Fournier asked the state’s highest court Wednesday to overturn Fournier’s conviction for a murder that occurred 36 years ago. Justices on the state’s highest court prodded the attorney to explain why the state erred during the bench trial early this year, but did not immediately issue a ruling in Fournier’s […]
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ACA sign-ups in Maine appear to be down as deadline for 2019 nears
After more than five weeks of sign-ups for Affordable Care Act health insurance, enrollment through Maine’s ACA marketplace remained down significantly from the same period last year. From Nov. 1 to Dec. 8, roughly 32,275 Mainers either signed up for individual ACA insurance or actively renewed their policies, down 21 percent from 40,600 Mainers the […]
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Bright fireball seen in sky over Maine
Several Mainers reported seeing a bright fireball streak across the sky early Wednesday, part of the Geminid meteor shower that promises to enthrall stargazers here for the next couple of nights. The American Meteor Society so far has received 12 reports of the bright and large meteor seen over Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and New Brunswick just […]
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Chamber, advocacy groups pair up to fight childhood poverty
A group that includes the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, schools, charities, and progressive and public health advocacy nonprofits has vowed to work toward cutting child poverty in half in Maine over the next decade. Invest in Tomorrow, which has been meeting for about a year, unveiled a 27-page report Wednesday that lays out broad […]
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AMHI court master opposes state funding plan for Bangor psychiatric facility
A legal watchdog for the rights of certain mental health patients in Maine has filed a court action that is likely to halt the LePage administration’s plan for running a new 16-bed psychiatric facility in Bangor. Daniel Wathen said the Department of Health and Human Services wants to pay a private contractor to run the […]
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Saco looks for developer for proposed public works building
SACO — The city of Saco is requesting bids for a design build team for a new public works building, with the goal of completing the new building in 2020. On Nov. 7, 2017, residents voted to approve the $7.25 million for the construction of a new public works building in the city’s industrial […]
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Terrorizing, shoplifting among Biddeford police log items
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31, 2018: • Jeffery C. Poirier, 37, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for domestic violence assault, obstructing report of crime, criminal mischief, and aggravated assault. • Yanyao Feng, 25, of Orono, was issued a summons […]
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Marilyn Monroe memorabilia auction fetches more than $1.6 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An auction of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia has earned more than $1.6 million, including $120,000 paid for a touring version of the actress’ iconic white dress from “The Seven Year Itch.” Profiles in History on Wednesday morning announced the results of the “Essentially Marilyn” auction held Tuesday in Los Angeles. The “Seven […]
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Waterboro land auction returns 37 parcels to tax rolls
WATERBORO – More than three dozen land parcels acquired by the town for unpaid taxes stretching back three years will be returned to the tax rolls following an auction on Nov. 17. A total of 27 bidders showed up for the auction, and 19 of them were successful. One of the bidders bought nine lots […]
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