SACO — Homeowners in Camp Ellis continue to wait as they have for decades for a solution to mitigate erosion in the coastal community. The Saco River Jetty, which extends about 6,600 feet into the Atlantic Ocean from the mouth of the Saco River, has long been blamed for disrupting the natural flow of sand […]

BIDDEFORD — The Maine Attorney General’s Office is taking civil action against two white men accused of attacking an African-American man in Biddeford last month. Some city residents want to ensure that Biddeford does not become synonymous with racism. They have organized the event Stand Together for Racial Justice, which will take place at 5:30 […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Planning a career path can be a difficult task for any high school senior, and participating in an internship can help confirm, and in some cases, eliminate, a choice. This year, Old Orchard Beach High School implemented a requirement for all graduating seniors to complete a 30-hour internship. Those enrolled in the […]

SACO — The city of Saco has hired Denise Clavette to fill the newly created role of planning and development director. Clavette, who most recently served as assistant city manager in Auburn, will begin work in Saco in mid-June, where she will work closely with current city planner Bob Hamblen as he prepares to retire. […]

Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy said Thursday she will issue a ruling as soon as possible in a lawsuit against the state over implementation of Medicaid expansion, which Maine voters approved last year. At issue is whether the state Department of Health and Human Services must file paperwork with the federal government as outlined in […]

Kendall Chick, 4, of Wiscasset and Marissa Kennedy, 10, of Stockton Springs. Police say both children died after being beaten for months. COURTESY PHOTOS/Maine Attorney General’s Office State child protective workers failed to follow policies and procedures in assessing the placement of a young girl who died as a result of abuse last winter, the […]