KENNEBUNKPORT — Know a writer from the Kennebunks in need of “a room of her own”? Do you find yourself wishing for a “clean, well-lighted place”? The Louis Graves Memorial Library thinks it can help, and hopes you’ll apply for the first-ever “Writer-in-Residence” program in a Maine library. The program is open to Kennebunk, Kennebunkport […]
2015
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French network’s broadcasts hacked by group claiming IS ties
PARIS (AP) — Hackers claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group seized control of a global French television network, simultaneously blacking out 11 channels and taking over the network’s website and social media accounts. The attack appeared to be an unprecedented step in the extremist group’s information warfare tactics. The hackers briefly cut transmission of […]
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Jeanne Roy
SANFORD — Jeanne Roy, 89, of Sanford, died April 6 at the Greenwood Center in Sanford after a brief illness.
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Francoeur, Phillies spoil Porcello’s debut with Red Sox
PHILADELPHIA — A pair of well-traveled veterans spoiled Rick Porcello’s debut as the highest-paid pitcher in Red Sox history. Jeff Francoeur hit a three-run homer, Aaron Harang took a one-hitter into the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Porcello and Boston 4-2 Wednesday night. After the Red Sox beat the Phillies 8-0 on Monday, […]
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Portland Stage brings painter to life
Portland Stage currently presents a deeply probing and intimate chronicle of the inner workings of the mind of celebrated abstract painter, Mark Rothko. The picture is not pretty, but the production is thoroughly absorbing. Presented in 90 minutes without intermission, audiences are regaled with author John Logan’s incisive attempt to unravel and reveal the motivation, […]
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After bomber’s conviction, jury to decide life or death
BOSTON — Now that a jury has convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on all charges, even more is at stake in the next phase of the federal trial: The same 12 people must decide whether the 21-year-old lives or dies. Tsarnaev was found guilty Wednesday of 30 counts against him, including conspiracy and deadly […]
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Wells Elementary School PTSA to host consignment sale
WELLS — The Parent Teacher Student Association, or PTSA, for Wells Elementary School is holding its All-4-Kids Consignment Sale on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. Parents and others from the general public are invited to browse and shop for great bargains. The sale will take place inside the Wells Elementary School gymnasium, […]
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College hockey set for Frozen Four in Boston
BOSTON — Traditional power or relatively unknown? One will win college hockey’s biggest prize in the Frozen Four at the TD Garden. The first semifinal Thursday has a newcomer, Nebraska-Omaha, making its first Frozen Four appearance, against Providence, which hasn’t made it to the final four since 1985. The nightcap features two of college hockey’s […]
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Guns-for-drugs trio facing additional charges
ALFRED — Three young people, already in trouble with the law for their alleged involvement with a burglary ring that stole guns to trade for drugs, or money to buy them, now face additional charges. Amber Meserve, 21, her brother, Cole Meserve, 22, and her boyfriend, Christopher Michaud, 23, were each indicted on 14 additional […]
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Southern School Notebook: Students honored in S.P., Scarborough
South Portland honors high schoolers The following students were named to the honor roll of South Portland High School for the second quarter of the 2014-2015 academic year. Seniors, high honors: Jacob Breau, Jacob Brown, Paige Carter, Savannah Fields, Lauren Magnuson, Morrigan Turner and Abby Young. Seniors, honors: Marcayla Amadei, Vincent Amoroso, Kameron Andrews, Eduardo […]