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Berwick Academy hockey player unfazed by 100-point milestone
By John Doyle, Foster's Daily Democrat (MCT) on Feb. 22, 2012, at 12:36 p.m.
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Shannon Farrell knew she was close to 100 career points going into the Berwick Academy girls hockey team’s game on Feb. 11 against Portsmouth Abbey of Rhode Island. As for exactly where she stood, that was a secondary concern for the senior forward. “The girls on ...
Berwick-area district shuffling students, moving 8th graders to high school to avoid overcrowding
By Amanda Beland, Foster's Daily Democrat (MCT) on Feb. 22, 2012, at 11:46 a.m.
BERWICK, Maine — Maine School Administrative District 60 will look very different next year, as the district School Board voted Thursday to rearrange the school system. The board took an official vote on Feb. 16 to immediately rectify the current and potential future overcrowding issues facing several of the district’s ...
SETH AND THE CITY
Prostitute murders and witch trial rituals haunt Portland in new book
on Feb. 22, 2012, at 10:43 a.m.
Salem, Mass., gets most of the rap for the witch trials of 1692, a hysteria in which locals accused each other of using black magic, triggering slapdash court cases and torturous executions for folks “convicted” of witchcraft. After the emotions of the time died down a bit, judges and jurors ...
Trial starts in case of jail guard accused of assaulting inmate
The Associated Press on Feb. 22, 2012, at 9:40 a.m.
PORTLAND, Maine — The trial of a Cumberland County jail guard accused of assaulting an inmate has started. Guard Nicholas Stein is accused of dragging and punching inmate Brian Cote last June. Cote testified Tuesday that he was injured after a jump from the second-floor balcony. He says Stein dragged ...
Judge lowers bail for man accused in Lebanon bar fight
By Danielle Curtis, Foster's Daily Democrat on Feb. 22, 2012, at 9:04 a.m.
LEBANON, Maine — One of two men charged with beating another man unconscious at a local bar last month was in York County Superior Court Tuesday, where a judge lowered his bail. Jason Mowry, 33, of Acton was arrested Feb. 10 after he turned himself in to police. He was ...
A Boys Swimming
Despite opening error, Bangor wins sixth straight state swimming title
ORONO, Maine — Bangor was well placed, on paper, to run away with the state Class A boys swimming and diving championships Tuesday at the University of Maine’s Wallace Pool. A false start on the final leg of the first event put the Rams in a big hole early, but ...
Scarborough boy, 11, rocking open mike nights at Lewiston restaurant
By Andie Hannon, Sun Journal on Feb. 21, 2012, at 8:41 p.m.
LEWISTON, Maine — Justin Lindsay doesn’t exactly look like he belongs roaming around open mike night at the local watering hole. In fact, he’s barely tall enough to see over the bar. He’s not much taller than the electric guitar he plays. Nope. The 11-year-old from Scarborough looks more like ...
SETH AND THE CITY
Want to be on TV and couldn’t get on ‘American Idol?’ Try singing the Renys jingle
on Feb. 21, 2012, at 4:39 p.m.
Renys, the famous Maine department store chain, is asking area shoppers with vocal talent — or at least a willingness to sing in front of others for a few seconds — to its Topsham and Saco stores Saturday to be recorded belting out the company jingle. There may be no ...
Rosa Scarcelli suing stepfather for not firing her mother
PORTLAND, Maine — Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Portland businesswoman Rosa Scarcelli is suing her stepfather and his company, in part because he refused to fire Scarcelli’s mother. In her complaint, Scarcelli argues her mother — the defendant’s wife — should have been dispatched over her mismanagement of low-income housing ...
St. David man pleads guilty to marijuana smuggling, money laundering
PORTLAND, Maine — An Aroostook County man described by a federal prosecutor as “one of the most prolific drug smugglers in Maine” for nearly 40 years waived indictment and pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court to drug and money laundering charges. Paul Corbin, 54, of St. David had pleaded ...
James Beard Award semifinalists announced, Maine chefs nominated
on Feb. 21, 2012, at 1:50 p.m.
The James Beard Foundation announced this year’s semifinalists for the James Beard Awards, the culinary Oscars that recognize the best chefs and restaurants in the country. Every year, more and more Maine chefs and eateries get nominated. Who is in the running this year? Who was snubbed — should Maine ...
Mother accused of passing son pot in jail, father charged with possession
on Feb. 21, 2012, at 12:57 p.m.
ALFRED, Maine — A mother, her husband and their son all were arrested Sunday after an officer spotted the mother passing her son drugs during a jail visit, police say. Lisa Croteau, 45, of Arundel was visiting her son Joshua in York County Jail on Sunday when an officer saw ...
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Two fishermen rescued as ship sinks off Kennebunkport
on Feb. 21, 2012, at 11:37 a.m.
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Two fishermen were rescued Tuesday before their fishing boat sank about 8 miles off the coast. The captain of Plan B called the Coast Guard around 7:30 a.m. and said his 81-foot boat was taking on water and that his pumps could not keep up. He reported ...
2 women hurt in Portland house fire
The Associated Press on Feb. 21, 2012, at 10:02 a.m.
PORTLAND, Maine — Two people were hospitalized following a fire at a Portland home. Fire officials say the blaze started in a first-floor apartment in the home on State Street at about 3 p.m. on Monday. A woman who lived inside the apartment was taken to Maine Medical Center and ...
Two men rob On The Border restaurant in South Portland
The Associated Press on Feb. 21, 2012, at 9:24 a.m.
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland police are investigating the robbery of a restaurant near the Maine Mall. Authorities say one robber held an employee at the rear of the On The Border restaurant at about 10:45 p.m. on Monday while a second robber entered the building and ordered the ...
B Boys Swimming & Diving
Greely wins third consecutive state crown
By Dave Dyer, Special to the BDN on Feb. 20, 2012, at 10:34 p.m.
BRUNSWICK, Maine — From start to finish, there was never a doubt which team was in line to win the Class B boys state swimming and diving championship. Greely won its third consecutive state title on Monday night at the Greason Pool at Bowdoin College, with a score of 386 ...
High School Track & Field
Scarborough sweeps Class A state championship track meet
GORHAM, Maine — Harlow Ladd always had trouble envisioning himself as a top-level distance runner and fell victim to comparing himself to other runners he respected. Saturday afternoon, the Messalonsee High School senior proved he belonged in that group. Ladd won the mile in 4 minutes, 26.37 seconds, then blew ...
High School Track & Field
Waterville girls, York boys win Class B state track titles
LEWISTON, Maine — Individual talent and teamwide depth led the Waterville High School girls indoor track team to its second straight Class B state championship at Bates College on Monday. Junior Bethanie Brown won three events and the Purple Panthers scored in 12 of the 14 events overall to secure ...
OccupyMaine asks judge to dismiss lawsuit it filed against Portland
PORTLAND, Maine — OccupyMaine has asked that the lawsuit it filed against the city over the group’s continued occupation of Lincoln Park be dismissed. “We believe the energy and resources required to continue litigation would be of better use in service to the community,” OccupyMaine said in a press release ...
POLICE BEAT
Saco woman attacks, bites ex-boyfriend found in bed with another, police say
BANGOR, Maine — A Saco woman went into a jealous rage early Sunday after she found her ex-boyfriend in bed with another woman, Orono police Sgt. Scott Lajoie said Monday. “She went in there and attacked him and bit him” around 6:25 a.m., the sergeant said of Gabriella Sanchez, 18. ...
Rosa Scarcelli suing stepfather for not firing her mother
Man shot in Hermon home invasion arrested for second time Friday, released Tuesday
Bangor police looking for Florida firefighter
Scarborough boy, 11, rocking open mike nights at Lewiston restaurant
What’s more important — presidential or party preference?
Toilet-papering spree in Bangor neighborhoods a result of high school swimmers’ success
No. 8 Houlton stuns No. 1 Orono, will face Stearns in semifinal
Cianbro has 150 job openings
Gambling board approves Maine’s first casino: Hollywood Slots becomes Hollywood Casino Bangor
Maple syrup producers concerned about mild winter
Maine inspires chefs and foodies nationwide
Photos of Mainers who served in Vietnam War needed for national center
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