The Maine-themed restaurant group Luke’s Lobster is building a new location at the end of Portland Pier that is destined to become one of the Portland waterfront’s most prominent eateries. The restaurant at 60 Portland Pier will be the seafood chain’s largest by far, with 175 indoor seats and a patio that seats 25, according […]
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King: Not enough evidence to justify impeachment inquiry
U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday there is not yet enough evidence from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between President Trump and the Russian government during his presidential campaign to justify starting an impeachment process. King, appearing on the NBC News program “Meet the Press,” commented on court filings Friday […]
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South Portland vape shop near middle school, sparks outrage
SOUTH PORTLAND — A vape and smoke shop that opened across the street from Mahoney Middle School has upset some residents and pushed city officials to consider whether all smoking-related businesses – not just marijuana shops – should be prohibited near schools. The City Council is on track to ban medical marijuana stores or dispensaries […]
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Jail officer charged with selling drugs had a history of drug abuse
A Cumberland County corrections officer who was arrested in October on drug trafficking charges had disclosed extensive prior drug use when he sought the job and told the county he was in recovery from drug abuse, according to portions of his job application. Davis Glazener, 23, faces one count of drug trafficking and is on unpaid leave […]
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Santa on skates
Santa Claus mingles with skaters Sunday afternoon during public skating at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)
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Looking Back on Dec. 10
100 years ago: 1918 The Men’s Brotherhood of the United Baptist Church of Lewiston will hold its first supper and social hour Monday at 6:30 p.m. Prof. Grose of Bates College will be the speaker. Orchestral music will be furnished during the supper. The occasion is open to the church and parish. 50 years ago: […]
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Maine K9 Vests Fund donates bulletproof vests to working police dogs
RUMFORD — The Maine K9 Vests Fund, a nonprofit organization run by Wayne Robichaud and his family of Oxford, recently donated bulletproof vests and first aid kits to working police dogs in the Rumford Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Rumford’s K9, Niko, and Franklin County Sheriff’s K9, Judge, were the recipients of the […]
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Much info about low-carb diets is misleading
DEAR DR ROACH: I recently had my yearly physical with my primary care doctor of 10 years. I am a male, 75, who is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 152 pounds. He sent me my lab results and commented: “Your A1c (5.8) was in the prediabetic range of 5.8-6.4. Please remove all grains/breads/carbs/sugars […]
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Maine Event Comedy to present Joe Trammel at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Maine Event Comedy presents two-time Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year, Joe Trammel, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. The night of uncensored fun will also feature stand-up comedy from Adam Hatch and host Mark Turcotte. Doors open at 7 p.m. Described by Wayne Newton as […]
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Krug's OT goal lifts B's past Sens
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Torey Krug felt like the Boston Bruins were “still in their pre-game nap” during their game against the Ottawa Senators. Tuukka Rask helped the Bruins stick around, and Krug gave Boston the jolt it needed for a road victory. Krug took a cross-crease pass from David Krejci and beat Mike McKenna […]