NEW YORK Six weeks after her arrival at Rikers Island, an argument over who should clean a jailhouse shower sent Candie Hailey to solitary confinement — known as “the bing.” It was the first time, but it would not be the last. A month later, records show, she cursed and spit at a guard and […]
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Try Grand Bahama for a quiet island getaway
GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas Looking for a low-key winter getaway or quiet spring break destination? Grand Bahama may be your place. It’s one of the main islands of the Gulf Stream-warmed Bahamas archipelago of 700 islands, cays and inlets sprawling across the waters off southeastern Florida. Our February trip saw temperatures locked between 70 and […]
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Bowdoin mobile home destroyed by fire
BOWDOIN A fire destroyed a mobile home in Bowdoin and sent a man to the hospital with smoke inhalation Thursday afternoon. The fire at 1156 Augusta Road, on Route 201, was reported at 2:49 p.m. and drew a response from multiple fire departments. Though the fire was knocked down within 15 to 20 minutes, firefighters […]
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York County meals program appeals for help
SPRINGVALE — People, many of them elderly, began assembling at the Meals Kitchen around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, pouring steamy cups of coffee in anticipation of the meal that was to be served 15 minutes later. York County Shelter Programs provides free midday meals, served by volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Springvale First Baptist Church. […]
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Saco considering later school start times
SACO — The Saco School Department is proposing a later start for the school day, which officials say is a more optimal time for adolescents. “The research is pretty clear,” said Superintendent of Schools Dominic DePatsy at an informational meeting for parents held at Fairfield School Wednesday night. DePatsy referred to information provided by the […]
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Thornton teacher charged with violating protection order, drug possession
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A Thornton Academy teacher and local bar owner has been arrested on charges that include violating an order of protection and possession of marijuana. Keith O’Leary, 50, owns UpTown O’Lear y’s Tap at 41 Old Orchard St., and teaches history and coaches volleyball at Thornton Academy. He is also a former […]
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Testimony reveals gross inefficiencies at York courthouses
AUGUSTA — Lack of capacity in York County courts meant a child sexual assault case took 18 months to make its way through the system, York County District Attorney Kathryn Slattery told the state Legislature’s Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. During a trial at York County Superior Court last summer, deliberating jurors conveyed a message to […]
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York Hospital employee information hacked
YORK — Personal data of as many as 1,500 York Hospital employees – the entire staff – was compromised Monday. Hospital marketing director Jody Merrill said compromised information could possibly include social security numbers, names, addresses and wage information. “No bank information was compromised,” said Merrill in an email late Wednesday. In a statement released […]
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Candidate withdraws 3 days after announcing Senate bid
BIDDEFORD — Three days after filing paperwork to run in the special election to fill the state Senate District 32 seat left vacant by David Dutremble’s unexpected resignation in January, Biddeford business owner and Green Independent Party candidate Alan C. Brown said this morning he will withdraw from the race. Brown, who owns New England […]
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NIH taking first steps on huge precision medicine project
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is moving ahead with a major project to learn how to better tailor treatments and preventive care to people’s genes, environment and lifestyle. As part of the Precision Medicine Initiative, the National Institutes of Health plans to be gathering data from at least 1 million volunteers by 2019, work that […]