OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Regional School Unit 23 Board has narrowed its search for a new superintendent to current Old Orchard Beach High School Principal John Suttie. The board voted Tuesday night to appoint Suttie, pending contract negotiations. It has also decided to replace the superintendent position with a combined superintendent-Old Orchard Beach High […]
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75-year-old oil pipeline shuts down
PORTLAND — A pipeline buried under three New England states that carried foreign crude oil from the Port of Portland to refineries in Montreal for 75 years has been mothballed. The oil has stopped flowing. The 236-mile-long pipeline was built to provide for the safe transport of crude oil to Quebec at a time when […]
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Bailey announces bid for House seat
SACO — Democrat Donna Bailey has announced her intention to run for a seat in the Maine House of Representatives in District 14, which covers part of Saco. State Rep. Barry Hobbins, D-Saco, who currently holds the seat, announced last weekend that he will run for Senate District 5, after current District 5 Sen. Linda […]
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Clinton wins by losing; Trump scores 3 big wins
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is spoiling for the big fight ahead, especially in Florida, now that he’s fresh off victories in the industrial Midwest, the South and Hawaii. Hillary Clinton has pushed over the halfway mark in delegates needed for the Democratic presidential nomination, showing she can win even by losing. A late-night cliffhanger in […]
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Tax impasse creates worry as deadline nears
AUGUSTA — Legislative gridlock over proposed tax code changes amid looming filing deadlines is raising anxiety levels among tax preparers and some businesses. Tax preparers are waiting for a resolution before filing their clients’ taxes, and they say continued delay will create a workflow bottleneck and added costs. Some business owners say lack of agreement […]
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Indictments
ALFRED — The following indictments were recently handed up by a York County grand jury. An indictment is not a finding of guilt but a determination that enough evidence exists to commence prosecution. Kathleen Riley, 25, 10 James St., Biddeford, violation of bail conditions June 30 in Biddeford. Steven Matthew Donald Robbins, 24, 123 Route […]
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Parent conference takes place Thursday
Sanford High School parent conference and a “Future Matters Fair” takes place from 2:15-8 p.m. Thursday at the high school. Folks can learn about personalized learning plans, register for a parent portal, explore offerings at Sanford Regional Technical Center, learn about dual enrollment, career pathways and more. Parents of juniors and seniors who attend will […]
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Girls Day at the State House had more than 100 participants
Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, greeted Natalie St. Onge, left, and Madison Henderson, right, both eighth-graders at Sanford Junior High School, during Girls Day at the State House last Tuesday. Natalie and Madison joined more than 100 girls from around the state to learn about the legislative process, participate in mock public hearings and meet women […]
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Cyber security seminar slated for Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — In partnership with KGR Consulting, Guard Right Solutions, a leading cyber security organization, recently announced registration is open for a free cyber security seminar Thursday, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Engine Art Studio at 128 Main St. Company president Vegard Hansen will present the seminar, which includes a Q&A portion. For more information, contact […]
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Savings bank donates to Dyer Library
SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings recently donated $25,000 to the Dyer Library and Saco Museum in support of their Energy Conservation Challenge. The challenge will enable the library and museum to replace their inefficient heating and cooling systems with state-of-the-art geothermal systems that can tap into the immense potential energy that is stored underground, […]