Maine Turnpike Authority proposes 26% toll increase
6 hrs ago | via Kennebec Journal
Maine Turnpike Authority Director Peter Mills announced today that his agency is proposing a 26 percent toll increase, largely to continue paying down debt associated with a massive widening project on Interstate 95. Comment?
Enough is Enough: Hold officials accountable for TAN...
19 hrs ago | via Twin City Times
It should have been a "no brainer." Unfortunately, the vote that was cast by Lewiston's highly educated and personable County Commissioner, Elaine Makas, went against the will of Lewiston's City Council and City Administrator Ed Barrett. Comment?
Kennebunk man accused of choking woman, causing her ...
Yesterday | via Bangor Daily News
A Kennebunk man who has been in trouble for domestic violence before is now facing a felony charge after police say he choked his girlfriend during an argument on Monday. Comment?
Lewiston man, 2 others hurt in multiple ATV accidents
Sunday May 27 | via Sun Journal
Three people were taken to Penobscot Valley Hospital after an all-terrain vehicle left a dirt road off Madagascal Pond and went into a ditch late Saturday afternoon and a second ATV hit two others who had stopped to help the first ATV's driver. Comment?
Biddeford doctor reprimanded over narcotics prescrip...
Wednesday May 23 | via Sun Journal
BIDDEFORD, Maine - A physician affiliated with Southern Maine Medical Center has been reprimanded by state licensing officials in the wake of a patient's apparent overdose death. Comment?
Biddeford doctor reprimanded over narcotics prescrip...
Tuesday May 22 | via Bangor Daily News
A physician affiliated with Southern Maine Medical Center has been reprimanded by state licensing officials in the wake of a patient's apparent overdose death. Comment?
Ogunquit dropping York police dispatch services for ...
Tuesday May 22 | via SeacoastOnline
The York Police Department is losing a $200,000 contract to provide emergency dispatch services for Ogunquit, a move that could potentially mean layoffs in York's dispatch center, according to Police Chief Doug Bracy. Comment?
Biddeford man on bail for domestic violence assault ...
Wednesday May 16 | via Bangor Daily News
John A. Elwell Sr., 49, of Biddeford is facing charges of aggravated trafficking of marijuana, violation of his bail and cocaine possession, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland said in a statement. Comment?
Infant boy dies after assault by father, police say
Tuesday May 8 | via Sun Journal
Ethan Henderson, 2 months old, died shortly after midnight after being taken off life support at Maine Medical Center, according to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. Comment?
Infant boy in grave condition after assault by fathe...
Monday May 7 | via Sun Journal
ARUNDEL, Maine - A York County man has been charged after his infant son was found unconscious at his home on Saturday, according to police. Comment?
Arundel man charged with assault on baby son
Monday May 7 | via WCSH 6 Portland
ARUNDEL, Maine -- A man from Arundel is accused of causing the head injuries that landed his two-month-old son in the hospital. Comment?