David Hench

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Published
March 19, 2012

Thief drives new tractor through fence, onto truck

State police are looking for the public’s help in finding the shiny orange mid-sized Kubota L45 tractor valued at $40,000.
Published
March 19, 2012

Fire destroys Standish home; 3 escape injury

One of three adults staying at the home woke to the smell of smoke and roused the other two occupants, says Standish Fire Chief Brent Libby.
Published
March 19, 2012

Malloch promoted to assistant Portland police chief

Commander Vern Malloch has been in charge of patrol services, and previously ran the criminal investigations division and community policing teams.
Published
March 17, 2012

Maine’s first full-fledged casino opens table games

BANGOR — Gerry Beckwith of Hampden plopped down at the roulette table Friday morning and waited for the first spin. “I don’t believe in the odds. I believe in right here,” he said, leaning back to slap his formidable belly, “right in the gut.” With a flick of the hand, the croupier sent a white […]
Published
March 16, 2012

Real deal: New gambling era for Maine

Maine’s first table gambling opened for business today at the Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway in Bangor, and for people who were waiting when the doors opened at 8 a.m., “it’s about time.”
Published
March 16, 2012

Maine boat show has whatever floats yours

Maine boatbuilders have been bringing watercraft and legions of admirers together for 25 years. The massively popular event begins today.
Published
March 15, 2012

Crews continue cleanup after Kennebunk explosion

The chemical explosion happened Wednesday night at Corning Inc., an industrial products company on Alfred Road.
Published
March 15, 2012

Inspector identifies violations at lockup

A security breach that allowed a jailhouse tryst arose from several deficiencies, which, if they persist, could bring consequences.
Published
March 14, 2012

Maine jail analyzes lapsesafter inmates’ tryst

Even inmate checks every 15 minutes failed to detect the absence of Arien L’Italien, who is now at Maine’s most secure prison.
Published
March 13, 2012

Inmate who snuck out for sex moved to Supermax prison

The maximum security inmate who snuck out of his cell to have sex with a female inmate over the weekend was transferred from the Cumberland County jail to the state’s Supermax facility in Warren.

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