OGUNQUIT — It was first a best-selling novel, then an immensely popular stage play. So it was just a matter of time before the movies tackled “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of a man tortured by two personalities—one thoroughly good and the other completely evil. “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” […]
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14th Annual OgunquitFest celebration opens Friday
OGUNQUIT — The 14th Annual OgunquitFest celebration will take place from Friday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 22. The public is invited to join the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce and its community partners as the town of Ogunquit dresses up in its Fall Finest to host a full weekend slate of fun and ghostly festivities. […]
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Lyman seeking opinions about retail marijuana
LYMAN — The town of Lyman is looking for resident input about marijuana-related businesses. Maine voters legalized marijuana in the November 2016 election. Private marijuana use is legal for those 21 and older, but the sale of recreational marijuana won’t be permitted until next year, after the state approves regulations. When residents go to the polls […]
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‘Savory & Sweet Soiree’ benefits Community Harvest
KENNEBUNK — Those who live by the motto “Life is short, enjoy dessert first,” are in for a major treat coming up in Kennebunk. On Thursday, Oct. 26, Community Harvest, a nonprofit organization serving Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel, is hosting its annual “Savory & Sweet Soiree” at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. The annual event […]
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Biddeford City Clerk sets extended absentee voting hours
BIDDEFORD — The ability to cast a ballot in a municipal election is a significant aspect of our American democracy and a privilege many have given their lives to protect. With that in mind, the Biddeford City Clerk’s Office has announced extended hours for absentee voting and voter registration for residents looking to be a […]
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Community volunteer to be recognized at gala
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford and Saco Mayoral Gala is coming up, and by all indications the evening festivity will be one locals won’t want to miss. The Gala will take place from 8 to 11 p.m. this Friday at the Pepperell Center at 40 Main St. in Biddeford. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased […]
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Police arrest OOB resident on domestic violence charge
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A local man was arrested after allegedly strangling his pregnant girlfriend. Police responded to a call for a domestic disturbance at an Old Orchard Beach residence around 7 a.m. Monday, according to a press release from Captain David Hemingway. Upon arrival, police officers met with a 22-year-old pregnant woman who had […]
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Sanford Police Logs
SANFORD — The following people have been arrested or summonsed by Sanford Police from Oct. 7 to Oct. 16: • John Wesley Anderson, 35, 5 Mousam St., Apt. 6, was issued a summons charging shoplifting theft on Main Street Oct. 7. • Ismeal Andujar, 44, 156 Cottage St., Apt., 3 was arrested and charged with […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between Oct. 13 and Oct. 15. • Michael Bissonette, 52, a Biddeford transient, was summonsed on charges of drinking in public on Elm Street on Oct. 13. • Rodney Murray, 26, a Biddeford transient, was arrested on an arrest warrant on […]
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Tigers battle to OT win over Rams in quarters
BIDDEFORD — The No. 4 Biddeford field hockey team worked its way to a 4-3 win over visiting Kennebunk in the Class A South quarterfinals on a Peyton McKeown goal with 16.6 seconds remaining in overtime. Down 2-0 with just over 22 minutes remaining in regulation, the Tigers would finally get on the board when […]