Trees changing color this fall are reflected in the water along New Dam Road in Sanford recently.
October 2014
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Colts run past Texans, then hold off rally
HOUSTON — Andrew Luck tried not to make too much of the Indianapolis Colts’ victory over the Houston Texans. Yet the quarterback couldn’t help but be a little excited after the 33-28 win Thursday night gave Indianapolis first place in the AFC South. “I realize it’s only Week 6 so it’s not a Super Bowl, […]
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Rotary Clubs collect, pack food for pantries
WELLS — The Maine Mall was the setting for a food-packing event on behalf of District 7780 of Rotary International on Sept. 27. The event was spearheaded by the Sebago Lake Rotary Club and assisted by the Rotary clubs in Wells, Falmouth, South Portland/Cape Elizabeth, Saco Bay and Seacoast Portsmouth. Volunteers packed 31,272 meals, with […]
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2nd gov. debate focuses on education, economy
WATERVILLE — A day after their first debate, the three candidates in the hotly contested race for Maine governor reunited on Thursday at a forum dominated by education and economic issues. Because Republican Gov. Paul LePage, Democrat Mike Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler were given the questions ahead of time, the debate was mostly laid […]
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N.Korean leader apparent no-show at major event
SEOUL, South Korea — For the first time in three years, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wasn’t on a list of dignitaries at a celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party. The apparent no-show will add to mounting speculation that something is amiss with the authoritarian leader, who hasn’t […]
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Anglican church hosts animal blessing service
SACO — St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church held its fourth Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, Oct. 4. Father Kevin LaMarre, OSB, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Deacon Al Ryan. The blessing was conducted at the parish’s new location at 168 North St. in Saco. Ten families, including furry members, were in attendance. […]
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Klinsmann: Donovan ‘could have done a bit more’
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Landon Donovan set U.S. national team and Major League Soccer records for goals and assists, scored in a signature stoppage-time moment that lifted America to a first-place finish in a World Cup group for the first time in 80 years and won five MLS titles ”“ with a sixth still possible. […]
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Ukraine adopts law to purge gov’t officials
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president has approved legislation to purge government bodies of officials linked to the rule of the country’s previous leader, Viktor Yanukovych. President Petro Poroshenko’s office said in a statement Thursday that the law is aimed at restoring public trust in authorities. Yanukovych was overthrown in February after months of sometimes […]
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Teen pleads guilty to Wilton jewelry theft
FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) — A New Sharon teenager who pleaded guilty to stealing an estimated $50,000 in cash and jewelry from a Wilton home could have his plea to felony charges reduced to a misdemeanor if he stays out of trouble for two years. Brian Durrell pleaded guilty to two felonies Wednesday, but under a […]
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Workforce committee wins president’s award
PORTLAND — The Joint Select Committee on Maine’s Workforce and Economic Future received the President’s Award from the Maine Development Foundation earlier this week for its comprehensive and innovative approach to workforce development in Maine. At the start of the 126th Legislature, Senate President Justin Alfond and House Speaker Mark Eves pledged to make economic […]