BIDDEFORD — A charge against one former Saco Recreation Department employee has been dismissed, and a charge against another recreation employee is slated to be dropped. Summons were issued against former Saco Recreation Director Joseph Hirsch and Recreation Program Director Kevin Lombard on Nov. 1; both were charged with criminal invasion of computer privacy, a […]
March 2018
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Michael S. Killinger II
BIDDEFORD — Michael S. Killinger II, age 27, died suddenly on Saturday March 24, 2018 in his home. Born April 25, 1990 in Saco to Michael S. Killinger, he was educated in the Biddeford School System. Michael was a manager of Shipping and Receiving at Walmart where he made may good friends and colleagues. Michael will […]
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100 companies looking for workers at April job fair
SANFORD — Fancy a job with the Social Security Administration? How about a career in banking? Driving a trolley? Or, if you’re thinking about entering the work force and not sure what might suit you, a staffing agency might provide an answer. Those opportunities and at least 96 more, from gigs in the service industry to […]
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Sheila Godbout
BIDDEFORD — Sheila Godbout, 78, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at St. Andre’s Healthcare in Biddeford. She was born in Biddeford on June 17, 1939, a daughter of Frank and Beatrice (Guay) Mogan. Sheila was a graduate of Thornton Academy, Class of 1956. After high school she graduated from Mercy […]
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Kennebunk residents will vote in June on using town surplus
KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk residents will be asked in June whether to set aside town funds to cover storm expenses the town hopes will get reimbursed by FEMA. The Board of Selectmen approved Tuesday night a June 12 town meeting referendum asking permission from residents to transfer from town surplus up to $150,000 to cover overages […]
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California regulators target web ads for illegal pot shops
LOS ANGELES — Weedmaps is a go-to website for people looking to find a marijuana shop. With a few clicks on a cellphone, customers can find virtually any type of cannabis product, along with the fastest route to the place selling it and ratings from other consumers to help them decide what to buy. But […]
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Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin Wednesday in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency, and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to lead the agency. A Navy rear admiral, Jackson is a surprise choice to lead to succeed Shulkin, a former Obama […]
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New helmet rule likely to be part of replay for officiating
ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL’s new rule outlawing a player from lowering his head to initially make any sort of hit with his helmet likely will be included in replay reviews for officials. That has not been decided yet, but Commissioner Roger Goodell and competition committee chairman Rich McKay made it clear Wednesday that video […]
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Moser, Loyola and Sister Jean basking in Final Four
CHICAGO — The black-and-white photo on the back wall of his office serves as a constant reminder and inspiration for Loyola-Chicago coach Porter Moser. Les Hunter, Jerry Harkness and John Egan are standing with the 1963 NCAA championship trophy, the net draped over it. Coach George Ireland has his right arm extended in front as […]
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Dump off: Browns send QB Kessler to Jaguars for draft pick
CLEVELAND — No longer part of the Browns’ plans, Cody Kessler got passed to a new team. Cleveland traded its former starting quarterback to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, the latest move for the Browns who have spent the offseason upgrading the team’s most troublesome position following a 0-16 season. In exchange for Kessler, the […]