STOCKHOLM (AP) — U.S.-British scientist John O’Keefe and Norwegian married couple May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discovering the brain’s positioning system. This “inner GPS” helps explain how the brain creates “a map of the space surrounding us and how we can navigate our way through a […]
October 2014
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Community Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 8 Ray Richardson will speak at the York County Republican Committee’s monthly meeting at the Republican Headquarters, located at 10 Main St. in Kennebunk, on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Richardson is a conservative talkshow host and author. Prior to the meeting, Richardson will be available to sign copies of his newest […]
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Denk has a reputation of advocating for the poor
At a time when those in genuine need are being dismissed, there is one consistent advocate for the poor and the homeless who would be a welcome addition to the Maine State Legislature: Diane Denk, Democratic candidate for House District 9 (Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk and Biddeford). Diane and her husband, Roger Hansen, deliver […]
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Davidoff challenging Parry in District 10
{{tncms-asset app=”editorial” id=”91fba164-4d66-11e4-a7a3-27e4fd4a8965″}} DAVIDOFF {{tncms-asset app=”editorial” id=”af2f7bfc-4d66-11e4-96f6-fb35aa503f7c”}} PARRY The race for House district 10, which covers Arundel, Dayton and part of Lyman, pits Democratic challenger Amy Davidoff against Republican incumbent Wayne Parry. ”¢ Davidoff, 57, lives in Arundel, and has a partner of 32 years. She is a professor at the University of New England […]
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Developer focusing on Vt. power project
MONTPELIER, Vt. — With permits to build an underwater and underground power line from the Canadian border to New York City all but fully in hand, the developer is turning its attention to a similar proposal for a 1,000-megawatt power line that would run down Lake Champlain and then across Vermont to feed the New […]
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Suspect in Pa. ambush still eludes police
PRICE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania State Police have struck out again after following up on a possible sighting of the suspect in last month’s deadly ambush of police barracks in the Pocono Mountains. The Times-Tribune in Scranton reports hundreds of troopers searched a northeastern Pennsylvania tree nursery for hours Sunday, but didn’t find Eric Frein. […]
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Trojans stay unbeaten with 62-0 romp of Mustangs
SACO — Every football team talks about setting the tone. On Saturday against Massabesic, Thornton Academy’s Demel Ruff went out and did it. Running down for coverage on the opening kickoff, Ruff laid a huge hit on Mustangs return man Jesse Hall, causing a fumble that the Golden Trojans recovered. Two plays later, Ruff ran […]
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Showalter leads Orioles into unlikely ALCS series with Royals
DETROIT — On the verge of his first playoff series victory as a major league manager, Buck Showalter made another unusual move ”“ and it worked. Showalter put the winning run on base with an intentional walk in the ninth inning Sunday, and closer Zach Britton got the next batter to hit into a game-ending […]
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Rep. Chenette is an energetic advocate
I would like to thank Rep. Justin Chenette for all the good work he has done for unions and the working class. He also works with the community and does good work up at the Statehouse. He’s young and a go-getter. Roger Gay, Saco
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Hewlett-Packard splits off businesses
NEW YORK (AP) — Hewlett-Packard is splitting itself into two companies, one focused on its personal computer and printing business and another on technology services, such as data storage, servers and software, as it aims to drive profits higher. Hewlett-Packard, like other PC makers, has been facing changing consumer tastes ”“ moving away from desktops […]