AUGUSTA (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage says he doesn’t want to reduce the number of National Guard personnel in Maine but acknowledged that the decision is ultimately out of his hands. LePage said Tuesday that Congress is setting up a commission to study the staffing levels and reassignment of units like the Maine Army National […]
May 2014
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Feeney completes basic military training
SANFORD — U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Abram G. Feeney graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete […]
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Gary’s Walk to benefit SMHC disaster task force
SANFORD — Disasters are something they prepare for, but at the same time, hope will never happen. A bus carrying 40 young people crashes on the outskirts of town, and there are multiple injuries, or there’s an explosion at a manufacturing facility in one of the industrial parks in the southern end of the city. […]
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Experts: Bangor murder trial jury may be stuck on testimony
PORTLAND — Legal experts say the jury in a Bangor triple murder case ”“ which told a judge Tuesday that they were deadlocked on some of the eight charges ”“ may be taking so long to deliberate because only one of the two defendants took the stand. A judge told jurors in the trial of […]
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Sea Dogs rally, but rain halts game
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs and New Britain Rock Cats played into the bottom of the second on Tuesday before the game was suspended due to inclement weather. The two teams played to a 5-5 tie, and the game will resume tonight at 5 p.m. The suspended game will be followed by today’s regularly […]
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Museum parking draws protest
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A proposed easement agreement between the local museum and bank would allow for construction of a parking lot that officials say is mutually beneficial, but the proposal has drawn concerns from abutters. On June 10, residents will vote whether to approve a proposed easement agreement between the Harmon Museum and the […]
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Blackhawks look for turnaround against Kings
CHICAGO — The special teams have been awful. The faceoff circle has been a huge problem. Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp have combined for one goal for the Chicago Blackhawks. The defending Stanley Cup champions are in big trouble in the Western Conference final, down 3-1 to the rolling Los Angeles Kings. But […]
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Trojans top Bulldogs to win 4th in a row
SACO — With temperatures in the mid-40s and a wind making it feel even colder, Tuesday afternoon felt more fitting for a late-fall football game than a late-spring girls lacrosse clash. Thornton Academy didn’t seem to take much notice, however, and continued its hot streak through the second half of its schedule. Dominating nearly every […]
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Abuse victims express skepticism about meeting with pope
BOSTON — A Massachusetts man who took part in a private meeting six years ago between Pope Benedict XVI and victims of sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests said Tuesday that he hopes another summit planned soon with Benedict’s successor will be more productive. The forthcoming meeting at the Vatican between Pope Francis and a half-dozen victims, announced Monday, is being organized by Cardinal […]
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Free Clinic gets United Way grants
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Free Clinic has been awarded three one-year grants from United Way of York County totaling $18,750 These investments will help provide free high-quality medical care, free non-narcotic prescription medications, and free dental care for people living in poverty and without health insurance. The Biddeford Free Clinic programs receiving support are the […]