SANFORD — Come spring, pending a validation vote by the Maine Department of Education on Feb. 10, bids will go out for Sanford’s new high school and regional technical center. And provided the bids come back on budget, construction for the new school will commence in June, with a view to opening for classes in […]
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Three arrested for drug trafficking
BIDDEFORD — Three Biddeford residents were arrested Tuesday and charged with drug trafficking following two unrelated, months-long Maine Drug Enforcement Agency investigations. Arrested as a result of the first investigation, which began in September, were Jeffrey Davis, 30, and Kerry Burgess, 27, who live at 72 Green St., Maine State Police Spokesman Stephen McCausland said […]
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Fire destroys home; fund set up to help family
LEBANON — A local couple jumped out of their bedroom window of the single-family ranch-style home they were renting at 168 Creamery Hill Road when they awoke to smoke and heat early Tuesday morning. The couple, whose names have not been officially released, suffered no injuries from their jump, but were treated for smoke inhalation […]
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Getting ready for Christmas lobster feasts
Working lobster boats at their moorings in Camp Ellis on a recent Sunday.
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New workshop schedule set for Saco City Council
SACO — The Saco City Council will meet a bit earlier on Monday nights to better accommodate workshop sessions. The council began the practice this past Monday, when it held a workshop session at 6:30 p.m. and proceeded with its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Previously, the council had conducted workshops after the regular meetings. […]
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AG: No basis for criminal probe of governor
PORTLAND — Maine Attorney General Janet Mills has found no basis for a criminal investigation into actions by Gov. Paul LePage that led a charter school operator to rescind a job offer to a LePage political foe. House Speaker Mark Eves, a Democrat, accused the Republican governor of blackmail for allegedly threatening to withhold funding […]
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Democrats grapple with Trump effect as primary draws near
WASHINGTON — Months of intense focus on the Republican race – and front-runner Donald Trump – have reverberated through the Democratic field, prompting front-runner Hillary Clinton to turn her attention to her would-be GOP challengers and leaving her chief rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, gasping for airtime. Now, after spending weeks largely out of the […]
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Budget deal done, Obama and Congress go their own ways
WASHINGTON — Five days after Paul Ryan was sworn in as House speaker, the White House promised to invite him to meet President Barack Obama for a perfunctory but traditional photo opportunity. It would be a chance for the leaders to shake hands for the cameras and exchange pledges to work together. Ryan never got […]
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Indictments
ALFRED —The following indictments were recently handed up by a York County grand jury. An indictment is not a finding of guilt, but a finding that enough evidence exists to move forward with prosecution. Kathleen Riley, 25, 10 James St., Biddeford, theft by deception and violation of bail conditions, Aug. 18, Buxton. Cory Lee Sabatino, […]
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Salvation Army needs a hand-out
SANFORD — They help out with rent, heat and electricity, send kids to summer camp, and assist families at Thanksgiving and Christmas – but today, Dec. 23, the Sanford Salvation Army is running about $9,000 short of their red kettle goal. They’re hoping a late surge in donations will bring in what is needed so […]