December 2016
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Suspect wields butter knife to allegedly attack shelter workers
ALFRED — A 22-year-old man who brandished a butter knife, allegedly assaulting two employees at York County Shelter Programs on Friday, remained at York County Jail on Wednesday in lieu of $10,000 cash bail. Yomar Rosado, 22, who had been staying at the shelter, was originally charged by Maine State Police with elevated aggravated assault, […]
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Two escape blaze in Biddeford early Wednesday
BIDDEFORD — Two people are safe after escaping from a barn fire on Sokokis Road in Biddeford early Wednesday morning. The Biddeford Fire Department and officers from Biddeford Police responded to the call around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday of a structure fire in the top floor of the barn, which is attached to a family home […]
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Holly Star crew welcomed by twin cities
BIDDEFORD – Some may grumble about the recent snow, but for those involved with the production of film Holly Star, the white stuff came at just the right time. Holly Star, an independent comedy written and directed by Michael A. Nickles, is about a broke puppeteer who comes home to Maine for the holidays and […]
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Democrats warn Trump hotel could turn into big headache
WASHINGTON — House Democrats warned on Wednesday that they’ll make Donald Trump’s splashy new Washington hotel a big headache if he doesn’t dump his ownership stake in it before taking office as the nation’s 45th president. If he does so without divesting himself from his global business empire, the Trump International Hotel a few blocks […]
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Fed raises key interest rate and foresees 3 hikes in 2017
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has raised a key interest rate in response to a strengthening U.S. economy and expectations of higher inflation, and it foresees three more rate hikes in 2017. The Fed’s move will mean modestly higher rates on some loans. Wednesday’s action signaled the Fed’s belief that the economy has improved over […]
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US troops to arrive in Europe in January to reassure allies
WARSAW, Poland — The United States is deploying troops to Poland, the Baltic states and Romania next month as part of raising the security of the region, Polish and U.S. defense officials said Wednesday. Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz made the announcement following talks with the commander of U.S. land troops in Europe, Lt. Gen. […]
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UN seeks protection for ancient Nimrud site wrecked by IS
NIMRUD, Iraq (AP)— Islamic State extremists have destroyed the ancient site of Nimrud almost beyond recognition, and left its ruins vulnerable to thieves and further damage, according to the United Nations. Wednesday marked the first visit to a cultural heritage site seized back from the Islamic State group for UNESCO, the world body’s cultural organization, […]
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Making Christmas brighter
BIDDEFORD — Scores turned out to the Rochambeau Club on South Street for the annual Northern York County Toys for Tots distribution on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Toys for Tots program, run by the United States Marine Corps, collects new, unwrapped toys and gifts during November and December each year for distribution to families who […]
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TA falls to Cheverus 4-2
BIDDEFORD— Thornton Academy set off on a rough start against Cheverus that did not get any easier Wednesday night at the Biddeford Ice Arena, and lost, 4-2. Cheverus took an early start when Jesse Pierce scored a goal within the first five minutes of the first period. TA attempted retaliation, players Richard Martin, Noah Logan, […]