Somehow, despite 16 years of being a parent, I have never had to deal with lice. You could say that’s because I’m really clean, but you’d be wrong, first because I haven’t mopped my kitchen floors all summer, and second because lice infestations have nothing to do with cleanliness or a lack of it. I […]
August 2016
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Mid-summer blues … and reds and yellows
It’s been a hot, dry summer and many gardeners are lamenting the lack of color in their flower gardens. While it’s true that this is a quiet period for many perennials, there are plenty of flowers that are blooming — and plenty more on the way. Let’s take a look. First, there are the annuals. […]
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Section of beach reopened after poison removal
OGUNQUIT — A section of Ogunquit Beach was reopened to the public on Friday, as town and state officials began concluding their investigation into the use of rat poison on the beach’s rocks. A section of rocks along the beach’s parking lot had been under investigation by the town, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, […]
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Man convicted of trying to kill wife in Saco appeals sentence
PORTLAND — A New Hampshire man convicted of traveling across state lines in an attempt to kill his wife in Saco is appealing the jury’s verdict. Gregory Owens, 59, was found guilty in February in U.S. District Court of federal charges of interstate domestic violence and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a […]
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Trial for Alfred man to begin today
ALFRED — A trial is scheduled to begin today for an Alfred man who faces 10 charges ranging from reckless conduct to aggravated assault, domestic violence and sexual assault. Thomas J. Proia, 40, who has been held at York County Jail since his arrest on Oct. 19, has elected a trial by judge, according to […]
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Town of Wells hires new fire chief
WELLS — The town of Wells has hired a new permanent fire chief, Town Manager Jon Carter announced Monday. Wayne D. Vetre of Guilford, Connecticut, has been appointed chief of the Wells Fire Department following the retirement of former Chief Daniel Moore in late June. He will assume his role in early November. Vetre comes […]
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Maine on track to set overdose record
AUGUSTA — From January through June, 189 Mainers died of drug overdoses – of which about 60 percent was due to opioids. In a news release issued Monday, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills said the number of deaths is up by 50 percent over the same period last year, and that Maine is on track […]
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White House says feds doing their part in flood response
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making his first visit to flood-ravaged southern Louisiana as he attempts to assure the many thousands who have suffered damage to their homes, schools and businesses that his administration has made their recovery a priority. The Baton Rouge visit today is a reminder of the political dangers and opportunities […]
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LePage schedules town hall for N. Berwick
NORTH BERWICK — Fresh on the heels of a visit to Sanford last week, Gov. Paul LePage will host a town hall-style meeting Wednesday at Noble High School, 388 Somersworth Road. The governor will deliver remarks about moving Maine forward and answer questions from residents. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6-7 p.m. meeting. […]
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Sanford Police cookout on Thursday
SANFORD — The Sanford Police Department is hosting its annual Community Cookout on Thursday. On the menu are hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream and conversation. Sanford Police has hosted the free event for several years. Police Chief Tom Connolly and his helpers in blue usually do the grilling. There are prizes for the kids, child […]