WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, used strong words in the first day of his Senate confirmation hearings to deny any hints of a racist past. On day two, a group of black lawmakers will speak out against his nomination — including New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, who will take […]
2017
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Running with the Devils
BIDDEFORD — Lewiston came prepared to the Biddeford Ice Arena Tuesday evening and before the second period was in, had racked up two goals, one fresh before the buzzer, to Biddeford’s one. The match got off to an intense start from the get-go, and the dull roar of the crowd could be heard outside the […]
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Sanford police warn of door-to-door scam
SANFORD — Police here are warning residents that a door-to-door sales pitch isn’t what it seems and is asking for anyone who has had contact with two men knocking on doors to give them a call. “Our agency has taken a report of a scam in the city,” police said in a statement. “ Two […]
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OOB man escapes car before it collides with train
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – The driver who lost control of his vehicle jumped out before it collided into a southbound Amtrak Downeaster passenger train. Public safety personell received a call from Amtrak around 6:30 p.m. regarding a vehicle that had been struck by a train just south of Union Avenue, according to Sergeant Gerard Hamilton. […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Jan. 12
Arrests 1/3 at 3:35 p.m. Joshua Garland, 23, of Main Street, Saco, was arrested on Elm Street by Officer Dustin Caron on a charge of domestic violence assault. 1/7 at 11:41 p.m. Christopher Wade, 55, of Island View Lane, was arrested on South Freeport Road by Officer Malcolm Marshall on a charge of operating under […]
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Tri-town Notes: Jan. 12
Teens invited to learn about art form, free henna tattoo Henna tattoo artist Mandy Roberge will be at the Freeport Community Library 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 to bring the ancient art form to teens in grades 6 -12. Teens are invited to learn about this beautiful art and get a free henna tattoo. Participants […]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 11-21
Greater Portland Books/Authors “Race and Justice in America” free reading and discussion group, 6 p.m. Jan. 23-April 10, Portland Public Library. “Let’s Talk About It” program sponsored by Maine Humanities Council, mainehumanities.org, 773-5051. Friday 1/13 “The Good Braider,” Camden Conference Book Group reading with author Terry Farish, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive. Tuesday 1/17 “Amazing […]
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Jan. 12
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Jan. 2-8.
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 11-22
Greater Portland Auditions Thursday 1/12 New Women’s Chorale, 6-8 p.m. Woodford’s Church, Portland. Sign up at portlandcommunitychorus.org/audition-request-form1.html. Sight reading is a required. Sunday 1/15 Greater Freeport Community Chorus, registration 6-6:30 p.m., followed by rehearsals, Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. Rehearsals for spring concerts held 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays. Exhibits “Maine and Beyond,” by Jill […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Jan. 12
Arrests 1/1 at 3:34 a.m. Heather Chase, 33, of Upper Methodist Road, was arrested on by Officer Antonio Ridge on Upper Methodist Road on an outstanding warrant from another agency. Summonses No criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 26, 2016, to Jan. 1. Fire calls 12/29 at 7:03 p.m. Accident at Cumberland Service Plaza. 12/29 […]