ALFRED — A vehicle stop by state troopers in Alfred Monday led to the arrest of a Starks man for trafficking in shatter, a concentrated THC extract. A state trooper stopped a Nissan Sentra on Kennebunk Road for a motor vehicle violation Monday, which led to a search of the car, according to a press release […]
December 2016
Carol Ann Turner
BIDDEFORD—Carol Ann Turner (nee Grenier) passed away peacefully on June 26, 2016 in Bellingham, Washington. Born in Biddeford, Maine in 1943 to Maurice and Rita Grenier, Carol Ann was raised speaking French in the small mill town. In 1959, she and her family came west to California. She graduated from Menlo Atherton High School in […]
Brian F. Olsen
OCEAN PARK—Brian F. Olsen, 80, of Ocean Park, died Dec. 23, 2016 surrounded by family. Son of Rev. Norman R. Olsen and Mabel R. Olsen, Brian was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and grew up in Waltham. Brian graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts from his beloved […]
YMCA aims to unite community through healthy programs
BIDDEFORD—Lasting personal and social change can be achieved when everyone works together and for the staff at the Northern York County Branch of the YMCA of Southern Maine, their goal each day is to make the community it serves stronger. Working side-by-side with area residents, the YMCA’s mission is to empower everyone, regardless of age, […]
Splash into the New Year
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — New Years Day weekend, you can watch lights explode in the sky or take a dip in the icy Atlantic. On New Year’s Eve, local community group OOB365 is hosting the 9th annual Last Blast, a beach party held near the town square. A bonfire on the beach will be lit […]
Parsonsfield man pleads not guilty in reckless conduct case
SPRINGVALE — A Parsonsfield man pleaded not guilty to violating conditions of release Tuesday, following his Monday arrest for reckless conduct involving a motor vehicle incident in Limerick. Tyler Laberge, 25, of Parsonsfield plead not guilty in his first court appearance by video at Springvale District Court on Tuesday. Laberge was charged with violating conditions […]
Fecteau appointed House chair of Labor Committee
BIDDEFORD — State Rep. Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, has been appointed House Chairperson of the Legislature’s Labor, Commerce, Research, and Economic Development committee. Speaker of the House Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, released the lists of appointments made to the various Joint Standing and Select Committees and the Standing Committees of the House on Friday. Fecteau, who represents […]
Kennebunk picks up road win over Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — The Kennebunk girls basketball team picked up a 49-33 win over host Biddeford Tuesday afternoon. Gabby Fogg led the Rams with 20 points, including three 3-pointers. Maran Oakman added nine while Madi Lux recorded seven. After getting off to a slow 2-2 start this season, Kennebunk has earned back-to-back road wins over Massabesic […]
Kennebunk rushes MOB, earns 7-3 win
BIDDEFORD — On a winter vacation Tuesday night in an interclass boys varsity hockey game, Kennebunk, a Class B South team, faced off against the Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle (MOB), a Class A South team, at the University of New England’s Harold Alfond Forum. The Kennebunk Rams won 7-3 and continue their early 4-1-0 trend […]
Red Claws fall in Erie
Erie, PA —The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, had their chances but could not pull out the win Tuesday night, falling in Erie, 101-98. Jalen Jones led the Red Claws with 27 points and eight rebounds, while Abdel Nader added 16 points and nine boards in just 23 minutes due to foul trouble. Demetrius […]