KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between Oct. 21 and Dec. 7: • Norman B. Arnoff, 73, of New York City, New York, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle without a license. • Roger J. Huot, 61, of Dayton, was issued a summons for driving […]

SANFORD — the following people were arrested or issued summonses by Sanford Police Dec. 19 to 25: • Andrew Paul Bissonnette, 38, 40 Middle St., was issued summonses charging he drove while his license was suspended and that he drove without a license at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the intersection of Main Street and […]

ELLSWORTH (AP) — Officials in a Maine city are asking the federal government to solve the National Park System’s $11.33 billion maintenance backlog. The Bangor Daily News reports the Ellsworth City Council approved issuing a resolve to Congress this week asking for an income and payment plan. The nearby Acadia National Park has a backlog for $71 […]

PORTLAND (AP) — The ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia may return if Portland finds $2 million to upgrade its ferry terminal. Service from the Ocean Gateway terminal looked like it was ending last month after U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it needed about $7 million in upgrades to meet federal standards. The […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — The Governor’s Energy Office is asking Main residents for input in developing a roadmap for energy planning. The office is working with the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine to hold forums Dec. 29 and Jan. 10 in Presque Isle. Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Maine must reduce its energy prices […]

AUGUSTA (AP) — Economic forecasters say there are early signs that rates of growth in Maine’s economy this year have proved somewhat lower than in 2016. The revenue forecasting committee said despite this, gasoline and heating oil prices remain low, personal income continues to rise and mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures continue to decline. Maine expects […]