David Hench

Staff Writer

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Published
April 7, 2012

Former Maine Turnpike chief will be living with a lot less

For the man who dined on frog legs and enjoyed fancy hotels and casino outings, prison will be a change. Dress is casual. There is no spa.
Published
April 6, 2012

Former Maine Turnpike director to apologize, seek leniency

In a letter to the court, which will be presented at Paul Violette’s sentencing today, the former state legislator says he takes full responsibility for his actions.
Published
April 6, 2012

Obama visits, cities foot the bill

Extra police staffing cost South Portland $8,000 and Portland nearly $21,000 for overtime. And even though Obama’s visit was a campaign fundraising event, the campaign does not cover the departments’ overtime costs.
Published
April 5, 2012

Topsham fire shuts down Route 196

The call was reported shortly before 2 p.m
Published
April 5, 2012

Arundel man buys $1M scratch ticket in Biddeford

Emile Paul Raymond is the third million dollar winner so far in the new Maine Millionaire instant ticket game.
Published
April 5, 2012

Firefighters battle wildfire, harsh terrain, in W. Maine

The five-acre fire in Gilead has been burning since Wednesday and firefighters are trying to contain it before this afternoon, when winds are expected to pick up.
Published
April 5, 2012

Tactical team arrests Sanford man in Wells gun theft

The case began after Wells police were notified of a burglary to a house where a pistol, prescription drugs and jewelry were taken.
Published
April 4, 2012

Official: Gorham fires likely set by local person

Police and fire marshal’s investigators are looking for clues and talking to community members.
Published
April 3, 2012

Windham man seriously injured in Route 302 crash

James Callaghan, 47, was eastbound when his car suddenly veered into the back of a FairPoint Communications line truck.
Published
April 3, 2012

Traip student charged with bringing gun to school

Kittery police learned about the incident when another child’s parent called to report it.

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