BRUNSWICK The Brunswick Town Council passed a series of resolutions, each unanimously, on Thursday, thereby approving a 3.5 percent increase in the tax rate to help pay for a combined $57.9 million budget. The council also sent the school’s portion of the budget — a $35.6 million allocation — to voters to approve or reject […]
May 2014
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It’s ‘Midnight Madness’ at Coastal Humane
BRUNSWICK In fairy tales, the stroke of midnight can mark the end of a magical spell, but for those with furry tails, 12 o’clock could signal that the dream of finding a permanent home is about to come true. At least, that could be the case for some 100 animals at the Coastal Humane Society’s […]
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Traffic light may backfire at Hill Road intersection
The Maine Department of Transportation unveiled its plans for the intersection of Hill Road and Route 111 in Arundel at a recent public meeting ”“ and many were likely surprised to find out that those plans include a traffic light. The DOT’s plans to create a dedicated right-hand turn lane for those traveling west from […]
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Texas’ top prosecutor: Drug source can be secret
DALLAS — Texas can keep secret the name of its supplier for its execution drugs, the state attorney general determined after law enforcement argued that suppliers face serious danger. In the decision, Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Office cited a “threat assessment” signed by Texas Department of Public Safety director Steven McCraw that says pharmacies selling execution drugs […]
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2 juvenile lifers plead for freedom
BOSTON — Two Massachusetts men imprisoned since age 17 under a mandatory life sentencing law for young offenders pleaded for freedom Thursday during the state’s first parole hearings since its highest court struck down the law in December, part of a cascade of such legal moves around the country. The men, Joseph Donovan, 38, and […]
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Wells High School hosts Career Day
WELLS — Wells High School held its third annual Career Day on April 16. More than 40 guest speakers accepted the school’s invitation to talk with students over a two-hour period about what they do for work, and the education and experience that helped them arrive at and perform in their chosen occupations. Four hundred […]
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BHS students donate to veterans group
BIDDEFORD — On May 17, 2007, Michael Payeur, a Biddeford High School graduate, was severely injured during his second deployment in Iraq. After being released from a critical care unit to his base in Fort Hood in Texas, much of the work of dealing with medical and other issues for his follow-up care fell to […]
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King really cares about people’s well-being
I first saw Chief Deputy Bill King on a program called “Dateline.” I called his office and spoke to him regarding my father-in-law falling victim to the Jamaican lottery scam. King is an expert on the scams and enlightened me on the complexity of them. He is the only person who responded to me and […]
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Man sought in armed robbery
SACO — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding an alleged armed robber. On Wednesday, just before 9:30 p.m., Saco police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Extra Mart convenience store at 28 Elm St. The employee working the counter told police a man entered the store, said he […]
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Creeger’s speed leads to Tigers’ walk-off win
BIDDEFORD — As Biddeford’s leadoff hitter, Corey Creeger has just one mindset when he reaches base: be aggressive. Creeger was just that on the base paths against Marshwood on Thursday night, and the Tigers are now in first place in the SMAA because of it. Leading off the seventh inning with an infield single, Creeger […]