David Hench

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Published
October 31, 2011

Dog owners warned to keep treats out of reach

Many of those Halloween sweets pose a special health hazard for dogs who may get into them.
Published
October 29, 2011

Medical marijuana a ‘problem’ for police

Maine says medicinal use is legal, but federal law does not – putting jails and police in a quandary about possession that so far defies any solution.
Published
October 28, 2011

Portland receives 79 police chief applications

City staff members next week will begin selecting finalists to replace James Craig.
Published
October 28, 2011

Portland police lieutenant made Sabattus chief

Portland Police Lt. Tony Ward has been named the new police chief for Sabattus, and will be voted on by the board of selectmen Tuesday.
Published
October 28, 2011

Woman injured in fall from Sanford building

A woman is recovering from injuries after she fell from her fourth floor window while trying to climb down a rope made of bed sheets. Firefighters were called to Sunset Towers at 941 Main St. at 8:22 a.m. for a report of a woman who had been injured in a fall onto the roof over […]
Published
October 28, 2011

Maine Turnpike speed limit restored

The speed limit on the Maine Turnpike has been restored after being lowered early this morning to 45 mph because of icy conditions between Kittery and Gray.
Published
October 28, 2011

Occupy hunkers down despite safety concerns

A nurses union announces its solidarity and hands out supplies and first aid advice.
Published
October 27, 2011

Nurses group visits ‘Occupy’ protesters in Portland

Cokie Giles, president of the Maine State Nurses Association said the union advocates for similar goals as the protesters: livable wages and universal health care and education.
Published
October 27, 2011

Waterboro man charged in firewood theft

A landowner noticed ongoing thefts of recently cut and split firewood since the beginning of October.
Published
October 26, 2011

Nurses group to support ‘Occupy’ protesters

The Maine nurses group says it will donate supplies and give a presentation on basic first aid as winter approaches.

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