HOLLIS — A forum for Democratic candidates for governor will bring together the leading contenders for the party’s nomination on Tuesday evening. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Buxton Center Elementary School on Long Plains Road (Route 22). The event is hosted by the Hollis Maine Democratic Committee. Democratic candidates for […]
March 2018
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School children across county prepare for First Communion
SANFORD — It’s a tradition that’s been passed down for centuries by Catholics and a rite of passage for school children and families alike. Children attending Saint Thomas Catholic School in Sanford and across York County are studying and preparing to make their First Communion this spring. In Sanford, the big event takes place during […]
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Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Kennebunkport Police from March 4 to March 20, 2018: • Emily-Anne Sharood, 29, of Kennebunk, was charged with exceeding the posted speed limit on Goose Rocks Road. • Macy Morrison, 21, of Eliot, was charged with exceeding the posted speed limit on Mills […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from March 15 to March 20, 2018: • Courtney L. Brunelle, 23, of Sanford, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle with license suspended or revoked (operating under the influence). • Kyle A. Richard, 27, of Biddeford, was issued a summons […]
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Legislators override LePage veto of Chenette health bill
AUGUSTA — A bill to extend insurance coverage requirements to include naturopathic care will become law later this year following an override of veto by Gov. Paul LePage. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, applies to all individual and group policies and contracts issued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2019. LD […]
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Saco Schools opt out of regional service center
SACO — The Saco School Department has opted not to join the Maine Department of Education Regional Service Centers. The state has authorized the development of regional service centers for school districts. School districts that join one of the upcoming regional school centers will share services with other member school districts or participate in joint […]
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Claire Wormwood
KENNEBUNK — Claire Emma Marie (Paulhus) Wormwood, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Gosnell House surrounded by family. Claire was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Sanford, Maine, to the late Onias and Lena (Labbe) Paulhus. She married Donald Wormwood on July 31, 1954 and had three daughters. Claire was […]
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China targets $3 billion of US goods in tariff spat
BEIJING — China announced a $3 billion list of U.S. goods for possible retaliation in a tariff dispute with President Donald Trump and girded Friday for a bigger battle over technology policy as financial markets sank on fears of global disruption. The Commerce Ministry said higher duties on pork, apples, steel pipe and other goods […]
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Trump signs $1.3 trillion budget after threatening veto
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending measure Friday, averting a midnight government shutdown just hours after declaring he was considering a veto. Trump said he was “very disappointed” in the package, in part because it did not fully fund his plans for a border wall with Mexico and did not address […]
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PSO music director finalist would make fine choice as conductor
Ken-David Masur, a music director finalist was the conductor at a Portland Symphony Orchestra concert at Merrill Auditorium on March 20. In my lifetime I have observed many exceptional orchestral conductors and I wish to state at the outset that on the basis of this appearance that he is ready to take his place in […]