WINSLOW (AP) — Maine’s high court has upheld a ruling that two dogs should be euthanized for killing a Boston terrier and injuring its owner. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a brief decision Tuesday denying an appeal by Danielle Jones, the owner of the dogs. The two pit bulls escaped their fenced-in backyard and […]
2017
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Globalization
Millions of middle class Americans, mostly in rural areas, are feeling cornered by the overwhelming forces of globalization. Their employment was displaced by automation, international competition and corporations’ transfer of jobs to other nations with lesser production costs and more flexible laws. Many of these Americans express a visceral anger towards anything international and desperately […]
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I support Saco bond questions
Editor, On Nov, 7 voters in Saco have the opportunity to exercise one of their most important responsibilities — voting. However, the point of this letter isn’t to let you know how important voting is (you already knew that), it is instead to ask for your support on the three local bond questions unanimously approved […]
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Maine healthcare leaders see Medicaid expansion as necessary
Editor, On Nov. 7, Maine voters will decide whether the state should expand its Medicaid program (MaineCare) under the federal Affordable Care Act. Leadership of our organization believes that MaineCare expansion would be a good thing, and we want to share with you the reasons why. Medicaid expansion in Maine would: Extend affordable healthcare coverage […]
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Hearing for third boy charged with arson delayed
BIDDEFORD — The courts will reschedule a hearing for the third boy charged with arson in connection with the fire that destroyed the rear tower of the Stenton Trust Mill in Sanford June 23. The hearing had been scheduled for Thursday. That morning, the attorney for the boy, Edwin “Ned” Chester, said he planned to […]
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Sen. Deschambault proposes restaurant industry bill
BIDDEFORD — Maine State Senator Susan Deschambault has proposed a piece of legislation designed to support the restaurant industry and it’s ability to serve alcohol. According to a press release from the Senate Democratic Office, Deschambault, who represents District 32 — Biddeford, Alfred, Arundel, Dayton, Kennebunkport and Lyman — was prompted to introduce a bill […]
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Haunted tours explore what lurks in the shadows
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Surprise visitors and spooky tales from the town’s past will mark the path Sunday at a haunted history walking tour. The second annual haunted history tour is hosted by the the Old Orchard Beach Museum in the Streets Committee.Tours will kick off Sunday at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. […]
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Learning and fun all part of Funtown’s new program
SACO — Amusement rides, cotton candy and happy, happy children are what normally comes to mind when thinking about the amusement park Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. What many may not know is that it can also serve as a learning environment. For 25 years, the park has been hosting Physics Day. Thousands of students from Maine […]
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Old Orchard Beach Police Log
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited from Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. • Alex Albano, 20, of 127 North St., Westbrook, was arrested at 1:41 a.m. on Oct. 9 at and charged with operating under the influence. • Jahmi Seeley, 18, of 38 […]
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New members join SMHC’s Board of Trustees
BIDDEFORD — Four new members from York County have joined the Board of Trustees for Southern Maine Health Care. During the board’s meeting in September, nominations for Cynthia Hall Domine, Thomas Zuke, Dr. Philip Kowash, and John Mills were unanimously approved and each brings an accumulation of practical and real-world experience to their new roles as […]