KENNEBUNK — A proposal to alter zoning off Route 9 in Kennebunk to allow for the development of a cell tower has been submitted to the Kennebunk Planning Board, but the board requires additional information before the plan moves forward in other meetings. The proposal would change the current zoning of rural land off Route […]
December 2016
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Saco PD warns of recent scam
SACO — The Saco Police Department is warning residents of a recent phone scam involving someone claiming to be a firefighter calling about a smoke alarm program. In a Facebook post Friday evening, the department said it has received reports from residents receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be with the Saco Fire Department. The caller […]
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BMS teacher honored as music educator of the year
BIDDEFORD — A Biddeford Middle School music teacher has been honored as the 2016 national music educator of the year. Out of more than 2,000 nominees nationwide, BMS instrumental music instructor Amy Delorge was awarded the distinction, sponsored by national music supply store chain Music & Arts, at the Midwest Band Clinic conference in Chicago […]
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Celtics build huge lead, hang on to beat Heat
MIAMI — Isaiah Thomas drew blood from Justise Winslow. Other than that, most of Miami’s biggest problems were self-inflicted. And the Boston Celtics reaped the benefits. Thomas scored 23 points before getting ejected, Avery Bradley added 20 and the Celtics led by 22 points in the first half before hanging on to beat the Heat […]
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Titans grind out win over Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ryan Succop kicked a 53-yard field goal into the wind as time expired Sunday to give the Tennessee Titans a 19-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on a frigid afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium. Succop, who spent the first part of his career with Kansas City, came up short on his […]
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‘D’ can’t save day this time for Broncos’ struggling offense
DENVER — The Broncos defense kept Tom Brady in check. Now, they’re trying to do the same with their frustration. What little hope Denver has at salvaging its playoff chances after a 16-3 loss to New England on Sunday is clearly dependent on a defense that, stellar as it may be, simply can’t win games […]
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Brady leads Patriots to 16-3 win over Broncos
DENVER — Tom Brady overcame a slow start to lead the New England Patriots to a rare win in Denver on Sunday, a 16-3 grinder that dealt a crushing blow to the Broncos’ playoff hopes. Brady missed his first six passes for just the second time his career — the first was way back on […]
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Local basketball teams begin 2016 season
The 2016 high school boys basketball season is underway, and a handful of local teams hope to make some noise and qualify for playoff spots. After a rocky 2015 campaign, Biddeford hopes to rebound and compete with a more experienced team. The Tigers hope to be versatile while also commanding the floor. Biddeford also aims […]
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Trojans sweep meet vs. Kennebunk, Waynflete
SACO — The Thornton Academy boys and girls swim teams won their meets against Kennebunk and Waynflete Saturday afternoon. The TA boys topped Kennebunk 53-40, then later beat Waynflete 64-27 while the TA girls beat Waynflete 106-60. Eli Steward broke a school record in the 100 butterfly, beating his older brother Chris Steward’s record set […]
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Bayhawks drop Red Claws
PORTLAND — The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, dropped their third straight game Sunday, this time to the Erie Bayhawks, 108-104. Abdel Nader led Maine (9-6) with 27 points and six rebounds, while Damion Lee added 20 points, seven boards and five assists in the losing cause. Jalen Jones recorded his third straight double-double […]