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New York investment firms to purchase Madawaska paper mill
MADAWASKA, Maine — The majority owner of Twin Rivers Paper Co. plans to sell its stake in the company to a pair of New York area investment firms. Brookfield Asset Management, based in Toronto, will sell its 51 percent controlling interest in Twin Rivers Paper to Blue Wolf Capital Partners, ...
Texas man pleads guilty to supplying cocaine to be smuggled to Canada through Maine
BANGOR, Maine — One of two Texas men charged in connection with an alleged cocaine-running scheme that stretched from the Lone Star State to Canada through Maine pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court to a drug charge. Victor “Vic” Charles, 32, of Bacliff, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count ...
Basketball season never ends for Worcesters of Washburn, a family of 1,000-point scorers
The two brands of the sport, interscholastic and travel basketball, sometimes are seen as competing against each other, but Larry Worcester sees it differently.
Portland resident escapes war-torn Somalia, earns criminal justice degree from UMPI
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — At college commencement ceremonies across the country, it is not unusual to hear stories about students who have overcome tremendous obstacles in order to receive their degrees. Some have fled war-torn countries, worked several jobs to pay for school or attended college in an area where ...
Three indicted in Houlton meth bust, endangering welfare of child
CARIBOU, Maine — Three southern Aroostook County residents nabbed by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency in January after allegedly trafficking in methamphetamine and endangering the welfare of a minor have been indicted by the grand jury. The indictments against Jammie Dickinson, 28, and Kyle Stewart, 25, both of Houlton, and ...
Houlton council, community still concerned about costly Millar Civic Center
HOULTON, Maine — There is little dispute among residents of Houlton or surrounding communities that the Millar Civic Center is a gem that enriches life in the area, particularly in the winter. But gems cost money, and for the past few years, the center has cost a lot more than ...
Two Delaware residents accused of selling cocaine in the County
HOULTON, Maine — Two people from Delaware were arrested and charged with drug offenses Friday based on information received through a local tip line. Darrell Crandall, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency division commander, said that the arrests took place on U.S. Route 1 in Houlton after a traffic stop. According to ...
Suspect in NYC slaying arrested in Maine accused of smothering girl with pillow
LIMESTONE, Maine — The suspect arrested in northern Maine earlier this week in connection with the homicide of a New York City teenager is accused of suffocating the girl with a pillow, according to court documents. Christian Ferdinand, 20, was in court for his initial arraignment Thursday in a Brooklyn ...
Doctor exhibited ‘odd behavior’ at Fort Kent hospital before license suspension
FORT KENT, Maine — A physician deemed a danger to patients this week by a state licensing board exhibited “odd behavior” while working at Northern Maine Medical Center, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Dr. Robert K. Desai was immediately removed from caring for patients on May 7 after staff witnessed ...
Suspect arrested in Limestone for NYC murder appears in Brooklyn court
LIMESTONE, Maine — The suspect arrested in northern Maine earlier this week in connection with the murder of a New York City teenager appeared Thursday in a Brooklyn courtroom. Christian Ferdinand, 20, a student at the Loring Job Corps Center, was charged with second degree murder in connection with the ...
Irving delivers first truckload of compressed natural gas to McCain Foods
EASTON, Maine — Another company is beginning to offer compressed natural gas to commercial and industrial customers in northern Maine. Irving Oil last Friday delivered its first truckload of compressed natural gas, or CNG, to McCain Foods’ processing facility in Easton. Delivering compressed natural gas by truck is “at the ...
Commencements at Maine colleges and universities, May 18-June 8, 2013
on May 16, 2013, at 5:49 p.m.
University of Maine at Machias MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Machias will celebrate its 102nd commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Frederic A. Reynolds Center. Jim Thompson, a retired journalist and communications specialist, will deliver the commencement address and will be given the ...
Fort Kent doctor deemed a danger to patients, barred from practicing
FORT KENT, Maine — A Fort Kent physician described by licensing officials as an “imminent danger to his patients” has been temporarily barred from practicing medicine in Maine. In an uncommon disciplinary move, the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine “summarily suspended” Dr. Robert K. Desai, prohibiting him from treating ...
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Suspect in NYC murder arrested in Limestone
LIMESTONE, Maine — A Loring Job Corps student waived extradition earlier this week after being arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the January death of 14-year-old Shaniesha Forbes in New York City. Forbes’ body was found naked and with burn marks on it on Jan. 6 on a Brooklyn ...
Limestone man charged in death of girl found charred, naked on Brooklyn beach
LIMESTONE, Maine — A Limestone man has been arrested by New York City police in connection with a homicide that occurred in Brooklyn in January. Christian Ferdinand, 20, is accused of second-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Shaniesha Forbes, according to Chief Stacey Mahan of the Limestone Police Department. ...
Northern Maine Community College breaks ground on new wellness, student centers
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE — With a $5 million gift providing the bulk of the $6 million needed for construction, Northern Maine Community College on Tuesday broke ground on a new project to create fitness and student centers on campus. Students, staff, college officials and guests gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking ...
Births at Houlton Regional Hospital
on May 14, 2013, at 2:26 p.m.
Houlton Regional Hospital Births through May 8 To Megan Henderson of Houlton, a son, Chase Matthew Henderson, April 19, 2013. To Chelsey Slauenwhite and Evan Boutlier of Dyer Brook, twins, a daughter, Brylee Jean Boutlier, and a son, Trey Lowell Boutlier, April 19, 2013. To Vanessa Jacobsen and Gregory Cole ...
Aroostook hospital becomes 2nd facility in country to convert to compressed natural gas, to be delivered by truck
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — With the turn of a valve, The Aroostook Medical Center on Monday afternoon became the first facility in the state and only second in the nation to convert to compressed natural gas for heating and cooling, according to hospital officials. Despite the breezy temperatures, more than ...
Two Catholic priests in St. John Valley retire; 8 other priests reassigned
PORTLAND, Maine — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland on Sunday announced retirements of two priests and the reassignment of eight others. The Revs. David Cote and Philip Cyr retired May 1, according to a press release issued by the diocese. Both men will turn 70 soon. Cote most recently ...
Pay-as-you-throw credited with reducing waste stream, but increasing roadside dumping in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A statewide trend in trash removal aimed at reducing the waste going into landfills is being blamed for increasing the littering problem in one northern Maine city. Since Presque Isle began the so-called “pay as your throw” method of trash disposal, residents are reporting seeing a ...
Man accused of killing Glenburn teen denied bail, has received death threats, attorney says
Kyle Dube arrest, murder charge surprising to some who know him
Man linked to Boston bombing suspect killed by FBI in Florida
Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance
Guest Post: “I’m about ready to name my daughter Revolution.”
How to humble a wing nut
Help Maine charter schools succeed before adding more
Bucksport’s Wood enjoying the professional cage in MMA bouts
Tommy Lawrence pitches UMaine baseball to victory in first America East tournament game
Garcia sorry after ‘stupid’ Woods fried chicken jibe
Live updates: UMaine baseball vs. Stony Brook at America East Championship
Messalonskee’s Dexter, South Portland’s Richards key first-year contributors for USM baseball team
Bangor veteran of World War II exemplifies the way life should be
It’s hard to keep secrets from a friend who is clairvoyant
Federal agencies eye return to restored historic Custom House in Portland
