SACO — Saco Police are warning residents of a phone scam from someone claiming to be raising funds for the police department. Police reported on Facebook on Tuesday they had several reports from residents who said they had received a phone call from someone stating they are from the Saco Police Department or the Maine […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27: • Briant S. Levigne, 42, of Biddeford, was arrested on a probation hold. • Peter B. Murray, Jr., 19, of Standish, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked. • Thomas […]
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Snowmobile season kicks into gear
YORK COUNTY — With thousands of miles of trails to ride and explore, Maine is well-known as one of the premier destinations for snowmobiling and many scenic trails around York County are among the best in the entire state. But as the snowmobile season kicks into full gear, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and […]
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Plunging into the New Year
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The high for Monday is forecasted at 9 degrees. Though it may not seem to be ideal weather for a plunge in the ocean, at noon time there will likely be hundreds running into the Atlantic for a quick dip. It’s all for a good cause. The Lobster Dip, an annual […]
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Legislature to tackle pot, Medicaid, automated tolls, more
AUGUSTA — State legislators will take up more than 90 new bills and a slew of carryovers when the second, or “short” session of the 128th Maine Legislature commences next week. The bills address issues from Medicaid expansion to marijuana. Some of the bills submitted by York County legislators include one that would require young […]
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Maine Nonprofit Day returns in January
BIDDEFORD — It’s said that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others and with that in mind, the Maine Association of Nonprofits is dedicating an entire day next month for residents to show their support for Maine nonprofit organizations. As the largest membership organization in the state dedicated to supporting […]
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Third-period surge leads Tigers past Wildcats
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford/Thornton Academy/Wells girls hockey team took a slim 1-goal lead into the third period over visiting York/Marshwood/Traip on Thursday afternoon. It seemed as if the game would go down to the wire, as the two clubs battled back and forth in the first 30 minutes. However, the Tigers exploded in the final […]
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Mustangs rally past Knights
NORTH BERWICK — Trailing by 14 after the opening quarter, the Massabesic Mustangs turned up the pressure on the host Noble Knights during Thursday’s Class AA South girls basketball showdown. Massabesic outscored Noble 30-16 over the second and third quarters to tie the score and the Mustangs would close it out in the fourth as […]
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Capitals top Bruins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin got his 24th goal of the season and then scored in the shootout to help the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Thursday night. Lars Eller and Brett Connolly also scored for the Capitals, who snapped a three-game losing streak and won their 12th consecutive game over the […]