OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Graveside services are scheduled for Richard A. Lincoln of Old Orchard Beach, who died Thursday, January 18, 2018. Family and friends will gather at 10a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Biddeford on Friday, May 4, on his 80th birthday. A celebration of life will follow, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the […]
May 2018
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Fresh and local: Sanford Farmers’ Market opens Saturday
SANFORD — If you’ve been waiting for crisp new greens, fresh homemade bread or some other locally grown or produced treat — think rhubarb, for pies — your wait is nearly over. Sanford Farmers’ Market opens for its 10th season at 8 a.m. Saturday at Central Park, opposite City Hall. “We have over a dozen vendors […]
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Scott H. Pierson
SACO — Scott M. Pierson, aged 59, died on Sunday, April 29, 2018. He passed away at Southern Maine Medical Center after a brave battle with diabetes and complications from this terrible disease. Scott was a gentle soul who loved and accepted everyone for who they were. He was always happy to talk with you […]
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Fugitive allegedly connected to Bay State homicide
KENNEBUNK — A suspect wanted in connection with a sex trafficking charge in Massachusetts that police say is connected to a homicide in the bay state was arrested April 27 on the Maine Turnpike. Authorities say Jason Mcleod, 35, of Mattapan was taken into custody on a nationwide extradition warrant at about 11:30 p.m. April […]
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Policed arrest Auburn suspect for assault, kidnapping in OOB
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — An Auburn man has been arrested on assault and kidnapping charges after an incident reported at an Old Orchard Beach motel. Old Orchard Beach police responded around 12:30 a.m. on April 29 to the report of a fight and a woman screaming at the Sea View Motel at 65 West Grand […]
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Lois Noyes
KENNEBUNK — Lois Freeman Noyes 84, of Kennebunk, died April 17, 2018, at her residence in Kennebunk surrounded by her family following a long period of failing health. Lois was born in May 26, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Earl Rider and Virginia Hahn Freeman. She is a graduate of Everett High School, […]
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Court documents: Deputy was shot in the head by assailant
AUGUSTA — A Maine man confessed to a friend after shooting a sheriff’s deputy in the head last week, investigators said in documents made public Monday. A state police affidavit was filed as 29-year-old John Williams made his initial court appearance on a murder charge. Williams, who was ordered held without bail, is charged with […]
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Advocates to sue to force Maine to expand Medicaid
AUGUSTA — Advocates filed a lawsuit Monday to force Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration to roll out Medicaid expansion as voters demanded in November. A legal aid group, health organizations and individuals who could receive Medicaid coverage filed a suit in state court against Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services and Ricker Hamilton, its commissioner. LePage […]
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Howe’s homer leads Golden Trojans to 11-0 win
PORTLAND — The visiting Thornton Academy softball team used a two-run home run from Olivia Howe and an RBI triple from Louisa Colluci to roll to an 11-0 victory over Maine Girls Academy/Falmouth on Monday.Kaitlin Verreault tossed a 1-hitter with seven strikeouts for the Golden Trojans, who are now 4-0 on the season.Amanda Bogardus had […]
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Resilient Lightning rebound to beat Bruins 4-2 in Game 2
TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point had an empty-net goal and three assists and Tampa Bay Lightning found a way to slow Boston’s high-scoring line of Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand to beat the Bruins 4-2 in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series Monday night.The victory evened the best-of-seven matchup between the top […]