FALMOUTH (AP) — A New York City woman is facing prostitution charges following a raid by local and federal law enforcement authorities on her Falmouth-based acupressure and massage therapy business. Falmouth police said Thursday they had been investigating Ace Asian Therapy on U.S. Route 1 for several months prior to the raid earlier this month. […]
2015
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Sports Briefs
Winston accuser files civil suit TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida State University student on Thursday filed a lawsuit against top NFL prospect Jameis Winston, saying he assaulted and raped her at an off-campus apartment in 2012. The lawsuit by Erica Kinsman, which seeks damages from the former Seminoles quarterback, was filed two weeks […]
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Saco FD’s new rescue boat ready for action
SACO — The fire department’s new rescue boat is seaworthy and ready to be put in service this summer. Deputy Fire Chief David Pendleton said the multi-mission rescue response boat, which was built by Winninghoff Boats of Massachusetts, was taken out for a sea trial before it was hauled up to Maine on March 31. […]
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Sanford Babe Ruth registration set
Sanford Babe Ruth league registration has been set for May 4-5 at Goodall Park from 6-8 p.m. Players need to bring a birth certificate, unless they played last year. For any questions, please call 324-4109. ——— If your team or organization would like to see your upcoming event or fundraiser in the “Community Sports Notes” […]
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Parents support medical pot in schools
AUGUSTA (AP) — Some parents are urging Maine lawmakers to allow medical marijuana in schools. The parents appeared Thursday before the Legislature’s Education Committee to express their support of a bill that would allow schools to provide accommodations for children who use medical marijuana. The Portland Press Herald reports that the bill is sponsored by […]
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Obama could ease many Iranian sanctions without Congress
By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press WASHINGTON — Even if Congress rejects his final Iranian nuclear deal, President Barack Obama could use his executive pen to offer Tehran a hefty portion of sanctions relief on his own. Lawmakers have insisted on having a say on what could be a historic accord that the U.S. and five […]
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Seagulls fall in softball opener
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Visiting Buckfield jumped ahead early, sweated out an Old Orchard Beach rally, then broke open a close game in the final inning as the Bucks topped the host Seagulls 22-9 in a season-opening Western Maine softball game at Old Orchard Beach High School Thursday. OOB (0-1) drew first blood in the […]
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Gertrude Soucy
BIDDEFORD — Gertrude G. Soucy, 81, of Biddeford, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 peacefully at her home. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford.
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Patriots to visit White House next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will be honored at the White House. The Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX. It was New England’s fourth NFL title since the 2001 season. The White House announced Thursday that the team will be welcomed by President Barack Obama on […]
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Governor’s office presents tax plan to Kennebunk residents
KENNEBUNK — There may have only been about a dozen people who came to the Kennebunk Town Office on Wednesday to ask questions about Gov. LePage’s proposed budget, but opponents were keen to have their concerns heard, and supporters of the plan sought clarity. Senior Policy Advisor for LePage, Jonathan Nass, was on hand to […]