[UPDATE: Search for missing Maine teacher broadens, and those who know her are mystified] The search has resumed for a 47-year-old elementary school teacher from North Yarmouth last seen at her home on Sunday. Wardens and police were focused Wednesday morning on a construction quarry near Westra’s home. State game wardens with a search dog also […]
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CMP 'security lapse' exposes 77,300 customer records on internet
Human error in Central Maine Power’s information technology department last year led to the online release of names, addresses and former account numbers of 77,300 customers who were found to be ineligible for low-income bill-paying assistance. The information was discovered during a Google search in May by a customer who then alerted CMP, which took […]
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Lewiston: Neighborhood meeting today to discuss 240-unit apartment proposal
LEWISTON — Planning officials are hosting a neighborhood meeting Wednesday to get initial feedback on a proposal to develop the former Pineland Lumber Co. site for a 240-unit apartment complex.
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Candidates for governor field questions on health care, the economy, workforce and education
Education and the economy dominated a forum Wednesday with the four candidates for governor, the first time all appeared together in weeks. At the Portland Regional Chamber event, Republican Shawn Moody pushed backed against an ad campaign criticizing him for saying that public schools are “overfunded.” Moody said he thinks schools need to “operate efficiently,” […]
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Collins: 'The president’s comments were just plain wrong'
Both U.S. senators from Maine condemned remarks made Tuesday night by President Donald Trump that mocked Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of trying to sexually assault her 36 years ago. Speaking to supporters at a rally in Mississippi, Trump questioned Ford’s allegations that only days before he called credible. “How […]
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Donald Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser he had called credible witness
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump ignited a crowd at a campaign rally in Mississippi by mocking a woman who has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh decades ago. The audience laughed as Trump ran through a list of what he described as holes in Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony […]
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Lewiston parents voice concern about drivers speeding in school zones
LEWISTON (WGME) — Lewiston parents are coming forward, saying something needs to be done about speeding drivers in school zones. They say cars often fly by schools going way over the speed limit. On East Avenue, the section of the road turns to 15 miles per hour when the high school and Martel Elementary lets […]
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Democrats, Republicans unveil new ads in Maine's 2nd District race
Irving Marsters Jr. said Tuesday that he can imagine sitting down for coffee with Democratic congressional candidate Jared Golden and having a good conversation about the issues of the day. The longtime Bangor print shop owner said he’s sure Golden “is a nice guy” with “many good qualities.” But that didn’t stop Marsters from accepting […]
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Scorpio: Slow down before you jump
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seann William Scott, 42; Neve Campbell, 45; Gwen Stefani, 49; Chubby Checker, 77. Happy Birthday: Look for constructive ways to deal with difficult people and situations. Your patience will help you maintain balance and encourage others to meet your demands as long as you are willing to pitch in and […]
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Dance performance season at Bates kicks off with 'Back to Bates'
“Back to Bates,” an interlude of dance by students, faculty and guest artists, will start at noon Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7, at Schaeffer Theatre, 329 College St. The event celebrates Bates College’s Homecoming & Family Weekend. The Bates Dance Co. rehearses in March 2018. FMI 207-786-6161. (Photo courtesy of Durotimi Akinkugbe for Bates College)