KENNEBUNKPORT — Golf items that once belonged to former President George H .W. Bush realized six times their original estimate in an online auction. A representative of RR Auctions, said the golf items fetched $30,000. The original auction estimate was $5,000. Bidding on the items in the online auction began in October and wound down […]
2016
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Now what?
In the not-too-distant past a record of public service as an elected official or a distinguished military career were considered pre-requisites for aspiring commanders-in-chief. But now it appears starring on reality TV, marketing numerous products with one’s name on them, and displaying the ability to navigate public life without shame, impulse control or a conscience […]
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Woman who allegedly stole, then ran over safe, indicted
ALFRED — A woman, who police say broke into a Lebanon convenience store, stole a safe and then ran it over with a car in an attempt to open it, has been indicted on several charges. A York County grand jury Nov. 9 formally charged Tatania Gagnon, 32, of Hubbard Road in Berwick with burglary, […]
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Lobstering follows a family tradition for Kennebunk teen
KENNEBUNK—Charlie Spinney of Kennebunk, 14, a freshman at Kennebunk High School, just started lobstering out of Kennebunkport this past May. Spinney’s paternal great-great grandfather and his great-great uncles were all lobstermen in Kittery Point many years ago and although the fishing gene skipped a few generations it has resurfaced yet again in young Charlie. “My […]
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City Council to hear plans for expanded RiverWalk
BIDDEFORD — Big changes could be coming to Biddeford’s signature RiverWalk trail, as plans to expand the park throughout the downtown will be presented to the City Council tonight. The most current portion of the RiverWalk was completed in 2014. The walk begins at Mechanic’s Park in Biddeford. From there, the trail continues across Main […]
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17-year-old injured in Saturday pedestrian crash
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford Police continue to investigate an accident involving a 17-year-old girl they say was struck by a car on Route 111 on Saturday. Police said on Monday the girl, whose name is not being released because of her age, was struck by a 2003 Toyota Camry at about 3:08 p.m. Saturday. The accident […]