Sasha Spielman
Breaking News: Shooting at an Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut
The dead gunman has been identified as Adam Lanza, 20, whose mother was a teacher at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Lanza graduated the same school in 2006. He was currently living in Hoboken, N.J. At 9:30 Lanza entered the school, dressed in dark clothes and he carried four guns. He opened fire immediately. He killed 18 children and 8 adults.
Shooter Opens Fire at Shopping Mall in Portland, Oregon [UPDATE]
The police are reporting that two people have been killed by the shooter. The shooter is also dead.
Report Calls East-West Highway Across Maine ‘One of the Worst Transportation Projects in the U.S.’
The Sierra Club report, which examines the best and worst transportation projects in the U.S. and their environmental impact, says the proposed highway will have a devastating impact on Maine.
Maine’s First Lady – Ann LePage – to Visit Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday
The First Lady, Ann LePage, is currently traveling with ‘Wreaths Across America’ Caravan. The caravan is delivering more than 100,000 handmade wreaths to the Arlington National Cemetery.
Body of Missing Mapleton Man Discovered
The state police have stopped looking for the missing Mapleton hunter, Mark Brazier. His body was discovered by a friend of his in the woods at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday night.
State Police Looking for Missing Mapleton Man
The state police are looking for Mapleton hunter, who disappeared on Sunday. Mark Brazier, 27, left to hunt near Clayton Lake, but never returned home.
Renowned Singer – Songwriter Ellis Paul to Perform at UMPI on Jan. 12
The Presque Isle native singer/songwriter, Ellis Paul, is slated to perform a very special show at UMPI on Jan.12, 2013. The proceeds from the show will be donated to the Wintergreen Arts Center children’s program.
December 7 Marks The 71 Anniversary of Pearl Harbor [PHOTOS]
My colleague and friend Mark Shaw shared with me this morning that many ‘county boys left the farms’ and enlisted in the military after the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. I want to share with you all seven striking photos from that day I found on Instagram.
Presque Isle Fire Department Dispatched at Pine Street School
The Presque Isle Fire Department responded to a fire at Pine Street School.
Presque Isle Holiday Light Parade Kicks Off on December 1
The annual Presque Isle Holiday Light Parade will kick off the County holiday season with tons of family friendly activities and a special tree lighting ceremony.