BRUNSWICK (AP) — Police in Maine say a wrong-way crash involving two cars has killed one man and injured three others. WCSH-TV reports police responded to the crash around 8 p.m. Monday in Brunswick. Police say a man had been driving the wrong way on U.S. Route 1 when he collided head-on with a minivan. The driver […]
2017
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Atlantic sturgeon population slowly recovering
PORTLAND (AP) — The Atlantic sturgeon’s population remains depleted along the East Coast, but appears to be slowly recovering. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission says a stock assessment indicates the population is still very low compared to its historical abundance. But the commission also says the population has made some strides since the implementation […]
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State senator fined for violations leaves leadership post
AUGUSTA (AP) — The assistant majority leader of the Maine Senate, who was fined $9,000 in August for violating the state’s campaign finance laws, is resigning from his leadership post. Republican Sen. Andre Cushing of Newport said in a letter to colleagues on Friday that he is stepping down effective Wednesday, citing family duties. The Maine Ethics […]
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Ogunquit ramps up campaign to improve water quality
OGUNQUIT — Elevated levels of fecal indicator bacteria from humans, pets, and wildlife in the Ogunquit River and its tributaries and beaches has prompted ongoing water quality monitoring conducted by the town of Ogunquit and Maine Healthy Beaches. According to a news release issued by the town, Ogunquit has partnered with the Maine Department of […]
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Three vie for two Sanford School Committee seats
SANFORD — Three people are seeking two, three-year terms on the Sanford School Committee on Nov. 7. Those elected will take up their positions Jan. 1. In the running are incumbent Kendra Williams and newcomers Emily Sheffield and Jennifer Davie. In Sanford, candidates run at large; those earning the most votes are elected. • Williams […]
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Madeleine L. Langley
DAYTON — Madeleine L. Langley, 87, of Dayton and formerly of Biddeford died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 at her home. She was born Jan. 19, 1930 in Biddeford, a daughter of Arthur and Marie Laure (Labrecque) Roy and attended Biddeford schools, graduating from St. Joseph High School in the Class of 1949. On Aug. 25, […]
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Saco church to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
SACO — A church in Saco is launching its most ambitious Christmas charity project ever later this month when it will once again serve as a collection site for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. Bible Baptist Church at 146 Ferry Road in Saco will collect shoe boxes filled with toys, gifts and school supplies, letters […]
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Dayton residents encouraged to recycle
DAYTON — The town of Dayton is implementing some changes in its waste program in an effort to reduce taxes. Beginning Nov. 1, each household will be limited to two 32-gallon barrels of household waste each week with unlimited barrels of recycling, said the Board of Selectmen in a recent memo to residents and local […]
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Four candidates seek two Sanford council seats
SANFORD — Voters Nov. 7 will elect two councilors for three-year terms that begin Jan. 1. Candidates run at large, which means those earning the highest number of votes are elected. In the running are incumbents Joseph Hanslip and Maura Herlihy. Challengers are Crystal Helmreich and Kari Zielke. • Hanslip has been a Sanford councilor […]
