ALFRED — By 3:30 p.m. Monday, volunteers with York County Shelter Programs food pantry had given out 690 Thanksgiving food boxes to families from York to Old Orchard Beach, from the coast to the far inland reaches of York County. The boxes were filled with frozen turkeys, potatoes and squash, canned vegetables and cranberry sauce […]
2016
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Waterboro woman faces drug charge
SANFORD — A 23 year-old Waterboro woman was charged by Maine State Police late last week with drug possession. Trooper John Darcy, of the PACE team, which stands for Pro-active Criminal Enforcement, stopped a 2002 Subaru on River Street at 9 p.m. Nov. 17 for an unspecified violation. According to police, the stop led to […]
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Drug and gun conviction yields 90 month sentence
PORTLAND — A Bridgton man who attempted to run away from police on Route 202 in Alfred after being arrested on a drug charge a year ago has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison. Ryan Benoit, 25, pleaded guilty to possession with an intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a […]
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A scare, then relief after powerful Japan quake and tsunami
TOKYO (AP) — At first, it was 2011 all over again. “It really came back. And it was so awful. The sways to the side were huge,” Kazuhiro Onuki said after northeastern Japan was jolted Tuesday by a magnitude-7.4 earthquake, the strongest since a devastating quake and tsunami five years ago. “But nothing fell from […]
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For Trump and GOP, ’Obamacare’ repeal is complex and risky
WASHINGTON — Here’s the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama’s health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation’s huge and convoluted health care system — despite Republican divisions, Democratic opposition and millions of jittery constituents. […]
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Launch sought for massive boat worries Freeport neighbors
FREEPORT — Lower Flying Point residents are taking action to prevent a boat ramp from being built off Shore Drive. Carter Becker said he applied on Oct. 30 to the Department of Environmental Protection for a permit to build the ramp at 0 Shore Drive. It would be 20 feet wide to accommodate the Island […]
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Fantastic fall sports season won't be forgotten-Southern edition
Ben Ekedahl and the Cape Elizabeth football team enjoyed a superb season in 2016, reaching the Class C South Final. Lydia Henderson and the South Portland field hockey team got to the playoffs this fall. Kacey Foerster and the Scarborough volleyball team fell just short in its quest for a repeat Class A championship. Another […]
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 23 to Dec. 2
Portland Tues. 11/29 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners Workshop Portland Fish Pier Tues. 11/29 6:30 p.m. Annual District 3 Meeting Italian Heritage Center Wed. 11/30 6:30 p.m. Annual District 4 Meeting Presumpscot Elementary School
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Roses for Hillary: Yarmouth flower business delivers
YARMOUTH — Calyx Flowers in Yarmouth is used to filling large orders for events, but a recent request for 1,000 roses left the owners shocked. It wasn’t the size of the order that surprised Kap Wallingford, but the recipient. The roses were being sent to Hillary Clinton. “I was so overwhelmed and honored that I instantly […]
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People & Business: Nov. 23
Recognition Dr. Rockwell F. Davis, a Brunswick dentist, was honored by the International College of Dentists, USA Section, for his leadership, commitment and service. Davis recently traveled to Denver to be welcomed as a fellow into the organization. The International College of Dentists was established in 1928 to encourage and support professional leadership, competence, ethics, […]