WELLS — In an assembly at Wells Elementary School on Oct. 8, representatives from the Wells Beach Hose Company, as part of their new Carbon Monoxide Program and in observance of Fire Prevention Week, donated 354 carbon monoxide detectors to students so that every family of a WES student could have a carbon monoxide detector […]
October 2014
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Wells gives Greely a scare before falling 3-2
CUMBERLAND — Ben Leverett scored the game winner on a shot from outside the 18-yard box with 16 minutes left as second-seeded Greely survived a major scare from seventh-seeded Wells 3-2 in a Western Class B boys soccer quarterfinal on Tuesday night. The Rangers (10-3-2) had led 1-0 at halftime thanks to a goal by […]
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McDonough – Lynch
SACO — Joe and Mary Lee Lynch of Camden announce the marriage of their daughter, Jacqueline Lynch, to Craig McDonough, son of Mark and Sue McDonough of Saco. The couple wed on Sept. 6 in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Richard Malo at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belfast. A reception followed at […]
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Another look at money in politics
There has been a lot of talk over the past many years about too much money being spent on political campaigns. I’m not sure I agree. I do worry about the money that is spent in politics in general, but that is a different issue. The money for campaigns pays for the candidates to get […]
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Report: Murder down, heroin still problem in Mass.
BOSTON (AP) — A new report by state health officials is showing a drop in violent crime, but continued problems with heroin overdose deaths and childhood asthma and obesity. The study by the Massachusetts Health Council, citing the most recent FBI crime report available, said that the state’s murder rate fell by 34 percent and […]
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7 seek 2 seats on Sanford council
SANFORD — Three candidates are vying for two three-year city council terms, while four people are in the running for one partial seat that expires Dec. 31, 2016. Seeking three-year terms are incumbents Maura Herlihy and Joseph Hanslip, as well as Steve Bruno, who ran in 2012. Seeking to fill the partial term are incumbent […]
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Teacher, ex-teacher face sex charges
RICHMOND, R.I. (AP) — A teacher and former teacher at Chariho High School have been arraigned on charges related to accusations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. Police arrested Paul LaFrance at his West Greenwich home Tuesday on one count of indecent solicitation of a child and two counts of sexual assault. He did […]
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Robert Solze
SACO — Robert LaRue “Bob” Solze, 92, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 23, 2014. He was born on May 13, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Christian and Edna (LaRue) Solze. Robert served honorably for 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He enlisted […]
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Patriots are all praise for Manning
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia didn’t hesitate Tuesday when asked about Peyton Manning’s arm strength three years after major neck surgery. “I think Peyton Manning’s arm strength is just fine,” Patricia said on a conference call, as the Patriots began to prepare for a visit by Manning and the Denver Broncos Sunday. […]
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Before U.S., gay marriage accepted in parts of world
LONDON — The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal this month to review rulings that overturned bans on same-sex marriage marked a milestone in gay rights in the United States. Around the world, many countries have come to accept such unions as part of the tapestry of everyday life. But there are still pockets of resistance. Here […]