Uganda native convicted of marriage fraud conspiracy
PORTLAND, Maine — A native of Uganda was convicted Wednesday by a jury in U.S. District Court of marrying a Maine resident in order to become a U.S. citizen, according to the U.S. attorney’s office....
View ArticleEx-Denver coach, BC assistant among three finalists for UConn hockey coaching...
STORRS, Conn. — Deposed University of Denver hockey coach George Gwozdecky is one of three finalists for the head coaching job at the University of Connecticut, according to a report in the Hartford...
View ArticleNext year’s Unity, Thorndike area school budget to cost 4.7 percent more in...
UNITY, Maine — For the sixth year in a row, the RSU 3 school budget is meeting the district’s goal of being either flat or less than it was the previous year. And yet, due to decreased state and...
View ArticleWithout state figures, Machias town meeting postponed
MACHIAS, Maine — Trying to create a municipal budget without knowing what state revenue sharing funds will be has the Machias selectmen rolling their eyes in frustration. Six weeks into the budget...
View ArticleForward from Nigeria signs letter to play for UMaine men’s basketball team
ORONO, Maine — Christian Ejiga has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Maine in the fall and play for the men’s basketball team, UMaine men’s basketball head coach Ted...
View ArticleSome lawmakers fear dramatic tax reform proposal is repeat of doomed 2009...
AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers from both parties Thursday raised concerns about a newly unveiled tax reform proposal, with some suggesting the package introduced this week is largely a repeat of 2009, when...
View ArticleMPG to close retail stores in Houlton, Presque Isle
HOULTON, Maine — Maine Potato Growers Inc., which has retail stores in Houlton and Presque Isle offering everything from fertilizer to farm equipment, will soon be closing its doors, company officials...
View ArticleWelcome to the Neighborhood SALE!!
AT HOME New and Used Home Decor welcomes its neighbor Kidz Corner to the neighborhood. All furniture and baskets 20% off and custom pillows 2 for $20. Stop by and see us on Saturday May 4th 10-4, 109...
View ArticleClinton favored in poll as Democratic choice if she runs
WASHINGTON — The 2016 Democratic presidential nomination is Hillary Clinton’s if she wants it, according to a poll released Thursday in which Vice President Joe Biden is the party’s frontrunner if she...
View ArticleCeltics broadcaster, former player Maxwell visits Portland
Cedric Maxwell remembers fun times with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale.
View ArticleCeltics broadcaster, former player Cedric Maxwell visits Portland between...
PORTLAND, Maine — Former Boston Celtics player and current radio color commentator Cedric Maxwell said Thursday in Portland he believes the team can defeat the New York Knicks in its first-round...
View Article“Unprecedented” initial federal investigation started on LePage’s meeting
When the news first broke of the Blaine House meeting between Gov. LePage and the Unemployment Insurance hearing officers, I suggested that a federal investigation was a possibility. Why so? Because...
View ArticleBoston Marathon bombing suspects had planned July 4 attack, official says
BOSTON — The two brothers suspected of carrying out the deadly attacks on the Boston Marathon had originally planned to set off their bombs on July 4, a law enforcement official said. The source said...
View ArticleWinterport’s Smith having memorable season as Eagles begin NAC tourney play
BANGOR, Maine — Husson University center fielder Shawn Smith has finally enjoyed a healthy season. And that has been bad news for opposing pitchers. Smith was named the North Atlantic Conference’s...
View ArticleLocal sports results for May 2, 2013
Today’s games HIGH SCHOOL Girls Tennis Bangor at Messalonskee, 3:30 p.m. Belfast Area at Lincoln, 4 p.m. Boothbay at Spruce Mountain, 4 p.m. Caribou at Fort Kent, 3:30 p.m. Cony at Brewer, 4 p.m....
View ArticleRhode Island governor signs gay marriage bill
Rhode Island lawmakers gave final approval to a bill to legalize gay marriage on Thursday, making it the 10th U.S. state to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples and the last of the six New...
View ArticleIn narrow vote, state committee endorses gun show background checks
AUGUSTA, Maine — On a 7-6 vote Thursday, lawmakers on the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee rejected a bill that would have made it legal to carry a concealed handgun without a...
View ArticleThey moved the Clynk
Revelations from a week of warm, sunny days: 1. Playing baseball in the backyard is the three-year old’s new favorite activity. Though the term “baseball” is used somewhat loosely. All it really means...
View ArticleRockland-area school board OKs budget cutting teaching positions, despite...
ROCKLAND, Maine — The Regional School Unit 13 Board gave final approval Thursday night to a $27 million budget that cuts teaching positions and hikes taxes. The board rejected a request by a group of...
View ArticleNew Media Night at UMaine
The 8th annual New Media Night at the University of Maine in Orono. The event was held in the new Innovative Media Research and Commerce Center that is expected to be completed and open in September.
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