SANFORD — Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center is on track to open Aug. 15, setting in motion the next steps in a series of events that will lead to three other projects — two retrofits and an renovation and addition. When all are complete in 2020, Sanford will have the new high school […]
March 2018
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Arundel, Kennebunk pass proposal for combined emergency shelter
KENNEBUNK — Selectmen in Arundel and Kennebunk have approved an emergency shelter initiative that would create a combined emergency shelter for Arundel, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. To move forward, the Kennebunkport Board of Selectmen, as well as the RSU 21 School Board of Directors, must also approve the memorandum of understanding that includes a shelter for […]
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Lyman seeking bids for Cousens School renovation
LYMAN — The town is currently seeking bids to renovate the former Cousens Memorial School to be used as a town hall. The 10,000-square-foot building at 382 Goodwins Mills Road was last used as a school in 2007, and was acquired by the town in 2008. Residents in November voted to allow the town to […]
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Trump calls for quick action on school safety, guns BC
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Congress should act quickly on gun laws as he convened lawmakers at the White House and pushed for tougher background checks, better school safety and more mental health resources to prevent shootings. “We can’t wait and play games and nothing gets done,” Trump said as he […]
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More lobbyists, lawmakers demand change at Maine statehouse
AUGUSTA — More female lobbyists and lawmakers came forward Wednesday to publicly share their stories of sexual harassment at the Maine Statehouse. The lobbyists said the Legislature must empower victims and change a culture where lewd behavior, suggestive looks and unwanted touches are too common. Several testified in support of a bill that would mandate […]
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Bilodeau’s hat trick leads TA to win in quarters
PORTLAND — The No. 5 Thornton Academy boys hockey team topped No. 4 Portland/Deering 6-3 in the Class A South Quarterfinals on Wednesday, and were fueled by a hat trick performance from senior captain Chandler Bilodeau. The Trojans held a 3-2 lead midway through the third period, but Portland/Deering would knot the score on a […]
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Time for Maine wrestling to change postseason?
The 2018 New England Qualifier was a success in terms of fans getting a chance to see a ton of great wrestling and Maine putting together a strong group of wrestlers for the tournament in Providence this weekend. But one thing that stood out was the amount of wrestlers who did not show up to […]
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Dual tourney, one state meet make sense for Maine
If you made the trip to Nokomis Regional High School for the New England Qualifier last weekend you were treated to some great wrestling action. Unfortunately, you also saw a tournament that had seven weight classes missing at least one wrestler from the 8-man bracket. For those of you who don’t know, that means that […]
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Irving scores 34 for Boston in 134-106 win over Hornets
BOSTON — Kyrie Irving scored 34 points in the first three quarters, and then sat out the fourth with the rest of Boston’s starters as the Celtics routed the Charlotte Hornets 134-106 on Wednesday night. Aron Baynes had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Jaylen Brown scored 15, including nine in the third quarter as […]
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Red Sox asks Boston to change name of controversial street
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are asking the city of Boston to change Yawkey Way back to its original name, Jersey Street. The name has been under fire for years for its connection to what the team’s principal owner has said is the franchise’s complicated racial past under former owner Tom Yawkey. The […]