BIDDEFORD — A Boston man who grew up in Biddeford is pursuing civil litigation against a former Biddeford police officer whom he claims sexually abused him as a child. A few months ago, Matt Lauzon, 30, started posting on Facebook to detail the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of former Biddeford Police […]
2015
Sports Briefs
Aaron Hernandez jurors to resume deliberations for 4th day FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will continue deliberating for a fourth day. The 12 jurors have spent nearly 16 hours considering whether to convict Hernandez of the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. […]
You go, gull
A seagull takes flight over downtown Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday.
School renovation survey deadline is today
SACO — Today is the deadline to fill out a survey about school construction and renovations. The Saco School Board is looking for community input. Go to www.sacoschools.org to complete the survey.
Scholarhip applications available in Sanford
Sanford High School students who would like to be considered for a scholarship should pick up a scholarship application from the principal’s office or guidance office and return it by April 16. According to Principal Marianne Sylvain, seniors who wish to be considered for a scholarship must submit an application. For more information, call the […]
Spieth has 64 for best opening round at Masters in 19 years
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth had everything go his way Thursday in the Masters, so he should have known how the shot would turn out without even asking. In the lead and in the trees, he slashed a 7-iron toward the green and started barking instructions at the golf ball until he saw it bound […]
Former Sanford Mainer back on the mound in Maine
PORTLAND — Portland Sea Dogs starting pitcher Mike Augliera is making a return trip to southern Maine this spring and summer, as he’s starting his second season with the Sea Dogs. But last year wasn’t the first time Augliera made the state his summer home. Augliera once before took up temporary residence in the state […]
Imogene “Emma†Field
SACO — Imogene “Emma” Field, 97, of Saco, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at her home. She was born in Penobscot on Sept. 6, 1917, a daughter of Manfred and Sarah (Littlefield) Mixer. She was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her family. Her hobbies included knitting, reading poetry and working on crossword […]
Man pleads guilty to theft of vets’ benefits
BANGOR (AP) — A Wayne man has pleaded guilty to illegally receiving veterans unemployment benefits while he had a job. Lawrence Stewart pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Bangor to charge of theft of public money. Prosecutors say the 48-year-old Stewart received more than $54,000 in benefits to which he was not entitled […]