SACO — Suggestions made by Mayor Don Pilon to rethink the position of economic development director did not get a great deal of support from the council. Long-time Economic Development Director Peter Morelli has left his position with the city to pursue a job with AARP, and the city has begun advertising for the vacancy. […]
October 2014
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Biddeford man sentenced for role in OOB pharmacy robbery
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Wednesday, a Biddeford man was sentenced for a pharmacy robbery that took place earlier this year in Old Orchard Beach. U.S. District Court by Judge Nancy Torresen sentenced Kyle Desmarais, 32, to 2 1/2 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to the robbery charge on June 20. According to court […]
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Spirited debate among gubernatorial candidates
PORTLAND — A day after the first debate in the race for Maine governor, the candidates are back at it. Republican Gov. Paul LePage, Democrat Mike Michaud and independent Eliot Cutler are meeting for a Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce debate this morning. The event, which will focus on economic and business issues, is being held […]
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York County GOP hosts Toys for Tots Drive
Once again this year, the York County Republican Committee will be collecting new, unwrapped toys, cash and gift cards for Toys for Tots. Beginning Oct. 8 and continuing through Nov. 4, items can be dropped off at the Republican Headquarters at 10 Main St., Kennebunk, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and […]
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THEATER “The Rocky Horror Show ”“ LIVE” will show at Nasson Little Theatre, 457 Main St., Springvale, presented by Our Theatre Company, Oct. 17-25. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed in Rocky Horror Show attire; participation and call-backs encouraged. Due to mature themes, this is an 18+ show. Performances will be Fridays, Oct. 17 […]
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Mom, beau plead not guilty in IV death
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — A man told police he poured vodka into the IV feeding tube of his girlfriend’s disabled 13-year-old son to settle him down, a dose of alcohol that contributed to his death, according to court documents released Wednesday. Walter Richters and Melissa Robitille, both 38, were charged with second-degree murder in the […]
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Sanford man sentenced to prison for crash that killed wife
ALFRED — A 49-year-old Sanford man who was driving drunk and speeding ”“ 40 miles per hour over the posted limit ”“ when his car hit a tree, killing his wife, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with all but two years suspended. Peter Hall pleaded guilty to the Class A manslaughter charge […]
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Wells downs Traip in boys soccer
KITTERY — Hunter McDonnell scored two goals to lead Wells past Traip Academy 4-2 in a Western Maine Conference boys soccer game on Wednesday afternoon. Alec Pinette and Liam Bell also scored for Wells. Both of Traip’s goals were scored by Alex Bailey. Rangers (1-7-2) goalie Sam Emerson made 14 saves, while Chandler Bridge had […]
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Bear-baiting ban supporters seek injunction
PORTLAND (AP) — A group that wants to ban bear baiting in Maine is seeking an emergency injunction to halt the state’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife from using its resources to campaign against the statewide referendum. The motion, filed Wednesday in Cumberland County Superior Court by Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting, also asks […]
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Plummer to compete for national bagging title
BUXTON — Janessa Plummer of Plummer’s Shop ‘n’ Save in Buxton, took home first place in the Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association 2014 Best Bagger Championship held in conjunction with the Maine Food Means Business Summit on Sept. 9. Spencer Macleod from the Wells Hannaford store took second prize and Nicole Brackett from the […]