Donovan left off U.S. World Cup squad STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Landon Donovan, the most accomplished American player in the history of men’s soccer, won’t be going to his fourth World Cup. The 32-year-old attacker, who set the national team record for goals and assists while winning five titles in Major League Soccer, was among […]
May 2014
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Ferry service will provide a boost to York County, too
Tourism is well-documented as one of the largest sources of revenue for the State of Maine, and the new Nova Star ferry service, which will run from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to Portland, will undoubtedly give a boost to the industry. According to a recent Associated Press report, Greg Mitchell, economic development director for the City […]
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Muslim group asks to cancel program
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A national Muslim organization is asking the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office to cancel a training program by a former FBI agent because it is afraid his message will lead to bias against Islam. The Wichita Eagle reports the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Washington considers John Guandolo an anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist. […]
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N.H. Senate rejects death penalty repeal
CONCORD, N.H. — After little debate, the New Hampshire Senate has squelched a second attempt this session by opponents of the death penalty to repeal the state’s capital punishment statute. A bill stalled in the Senate on a 12-12 vote last month. The House then passed a second bill repealing capital punishment, but the Senate […]
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Chapter & Verse
Good Shepherd Parish, encompassing the Catholic churches of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Lyman, announces a change in Mass times, effective May 23. On Saturday, Mass will be offered at 4 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity in Saco, St. Joseph in Biddeford and St. Margaret in Old Orchard Beach. Mass will be at 4:30 […]
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LePage says no decision on Nat’l Guard
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage criticized Democrats on Thursday, saying they have mischaracterized and politicized the possible relocation of the Maine Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion. After a meeting with the adjunct general, Brig. General James Campbell, to discuss the federal government’s proposal to reduce guard units across the country, LePage accused Democrats of […]
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Eastern Trail celebrates 10-year anniversary
SCARBOROUGH — The Eastern Trail Alliance this week celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the groundbreaking ceremony that kicked off construction of the off-road section that runs through the Scarborough Marsh. On May 19, 2004, work began on the Scarborough Marsh section of the Eastern Trail under the direction of the 12-town Eastern Trail Management District, […]
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Thai leaders summon influential family
BANGKOK — Thailand’s ruling military on Friday summoned the entire ousted government and members of the politically influential family at the heart of the country’s long-running conflict, a day after it seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation in a non-violent coup. There was virtually no military presence on Bangkok’s streets, which were less […]
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Police: Dust storm crash in New Mexico kills 6
DEMING, N.M. (AP) — Several vehicles were involved in a crash on an interstate highway in southwestern New Mexico during a dust storm, killing at least six people, the State Patrol said. The crash occurred about 5:30 p.m. MDT Thursday in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Hidalgo County, several miles from the Arizona […]
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Mustangs subdue Storm, take firm grip on top spot
SCARBOROUGH — Entering Thursday, the Massabesic girls lacrosse team had never won a game at Scarborough’s Kippy Mitchell Sports Complex. In fact, dating back to 2007, the Mustangs hadn’t been able to get the better of the Red Storm anywhere. That is, until Thursday night. Riding a stifling zone defense that held Scarborough’s potent attack […]