BIDDEFORD — Vincent J. Paul, 53, of Windber, Pennsylvania, formerly of Biddeford, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at home. He was born April 7, 1962, in Biddeford, son of Harvey R. and Virginia J. (Shaffer) Paul. He graduated from Biddeford High School in 1981, then enlisted in the Navy and served four years. He […]
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Mark Wilhelmi
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Mark J. Wilhelmi, 62, of Old Orchard Beach, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, surrounded by family. He was born April 8, 1953, in Kittery. Mark attended Deering High School in Portland, where he was successful in track, often winning first place in high hurdles. He graduated with his diploma in 1971 […]
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Deaths Elsewhere
Lennie Baker, 69 BOSTON (AP) — Longtime Sha Na Na member Lennie Baker, who sang lead on the doo-wop favorite “Blue Moon” and appeared in the 1978 hit movie “Grease,” has died at age 69. He died Wednesday in Weymouth, where he had been briefly hospitalized after developing an infection, his nephew David Baker said. […]
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LePage urges court to dismiss Eves’ lawsuit
AUGUSTA (AP) — The lawyer for Gov. Paul LePage is calling on the court to dismiss a lawsuit House Speaker Mark Eves filed against the governor, saying the dispute may only be resolved by voters, not the courts. Eves’ lawsuit accuses the Republican governor of violating the rights of the Democratic speaker by pressuring a […]
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Man pleads not guilty to killing baby
BANGOR (AP) — A man charged with killing a 6-month-old baby in Millinocket has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. Jesse Mackin appeared in court on Friday after being indicted for the death of Larry Lord Jr., the son of his girlfriend. The 33-year-old Mackin was living with the baby’s mother in Millinocket. The baby died […]
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Lamp used to warm chicks caused fatal fire
BAR HARBOR (AP) — Police say a fire that killed a woman in her Bar Harbor home likely started because of a heat lamp being used to keep baby chickens warm. Firefighters came to the home on Wednesday afternoon and found 46- year-old Melissa Watership in her kitchen. She was taken to a hospital and […]
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Maine officials warn of sweepstakes scam
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine officials are warning the public about a scam involving a company claiming to return unclaimed property from a sweepstakes prize. Maine Treasurer Terry Hayes said in a news release that the letters, which are mailed from a Massachusetts address, are fraudulent. The letters tell recipients that unclaimed sweepstakes are listed under […]
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Navy requests funding for shipyard barracks
KITTERY (AP) — The U.S. Navy has requested $17.8 million to build new barracks on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard after the base’s prior housing was deemed substandard and eventually closed last year. The Portsmouth Herald reports the funding for the new living quarters would be for the 2017 fiscal year, which begins on Oct. 1. […]
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Yarmouth ends Kennebunk’s season in Class B South semis
LEWISTON — A heavy offensive attack led the top-seeded Yarmouth boys hockey team past No. 5 Kennebunk 5-1 in the Class B South semifinals Friday evening. Yarmouth received goals from captains Walter Conrad and Patrick Grant. Cooper May also added two goals in the contest, while Christopher Romano added another. Kennebunk’s lone goal scorer was […]
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Beleskey scores twice in Bruins’ 4-1 win over Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. — Matt Beleskey scored goals in the first and third periods, leading the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. It was the 388th regular-season victory for Boston coach Claude Julien, who needs two wins to tie Art Ross as the Bruins’ career leader. The Hurricanes lost […]