NEW YORK (AP) —The parent company of Hannaford, Belgium’s Delhaize Group, and its rival, Dutch retailer Royal Ahold NV, plan a merger. The move, expected to be complete in the middle of next year, creates a $29 billion grocer that will be in a stronger position to compete with Wal-Mart and other discount retailers. The […]
2015
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US and China plan to cooperate on ocean preservation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and China said Wednesday they are stepping up cooperation on preserving the ocean and combating illegal fishing despite their differences on maritime security. Secretary of State John Kerry said that indicates the two nations are “working hard to address differences and to find the areas of commonality.” The two governments discussed […]
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Twice-convicted rapist faces 10-year sentence
PORTLAND — A 43-year-old former Old Orchard Beach man convicted of gross sexual assault in that seaside town in 2013 ”“ and who previously served a 10-year sentence in Georgia for rape, false imprisonment and aggravated assault ”“ pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to failing to register as a sex offender. James Robert Underwood, […]
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“Unneccessary farce†brings the guffaws
This show is the theatrical version of a perfect storm. The script, acting, directing, costumes, set and lighting all contributed to one incredibly funny show. I am referring to “Unnecessary Farce” by Paul S. Smith, whose show is now playing at the Hackmatack Playhouse off Route 9 in Berwick. The action is set in two […]
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Watchdog: IRS does business with tax delinquents despite ban
WASHINGTON — The IRS is doing business with tax delinquent contractors despite a federal law that bars the tax agency from awarding contracts to these companies, a government watchdog said Wednesday. The IRS awarded contracts to 17 businesses in 2012 and 2013 that had delinquent tax debts, according to a report by the Treasury inspector […]
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Hampy Michaud
SANFORD — Hampy J. (Hampton) Michaud, 84, of Sanford, died June 21 in Biddeford. A graveside service with military honors is scheduled to be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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Kevin Manion
SANFORD — Kevin Manion, 47, of Sanford, and formerly of Revere, Massachusetts, died Monday morning, June 15, 2015 in a car accident. Kevin is survived by: his daughter, Emily Jade Manion and her mother Michele Angers; his parents, Thelma and Mike Keefe; his father, Peter Flanagan; sister, Kellie Serrecchia and her husband Robert; brother, Sean […]
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Readers’ Forum
Kudos to Sen. King Senator King has done a great service to all Mainers with his video describing how early detection of his two cancers, most recently prostate cancer, has helped him seek treatment when it is most effective. Maine unfortunately has an above average prostate cancer rate, with approximately 1,400 men being diagnosed every […]
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Edith Ward
SACO — Edith Joyce Ward, 95, of Saco, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 23, 2015 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a period of declining health. Edith was born Aug. 14, 1919 in Marie, Prince Edward Island, Canada to Warren and Ethel (Webster) Dingwell. She is […]
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Hurling through the air
OOB man skydives to commemorate 90th birthday LEBANON — Nick Skinsacos turns 90 years old on Saturday. To mark the occasion, he decided to jump out of an airplane. And having done so late in the afternoon on Wednesday, he told his family members he just might do it again next year. Skinsacos, who served […]