OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has released the names of of individuals arrested or issued a summons from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2. • David Shorey, 56, of Scarborough, was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault at 10:18 p.m. on Aug. 27. • Carl Fernand, 27, of Hydet Park, […]
October 2018
Big welcome for locals, area communities at new school Grand Opening
SANFORD — The public has heard about the new Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center and later this week, they can get a glimpse of what’s inside. On Sunday, there will be an open house and grand opening, where residents from around the city or from any of the 22 communities in the eight […]
King, Hicks in race for York County Sheriff
ALFRED — Retired longtime Sheriff’s Deputy Roger Hicks is challenging incumbent William L. King Jr. in the race for York County Sheriff. Candidates were asked their thoughts on issues ranging from rural patrol to the use of contract deputies to how they foresee filling vacancies at York County Jail. They were asked their qualifications and […]
ShuttleBus-ZOOM director to retire at end of year
BIDDEFORD – After eight years as director of ShuttleBus-ZOOM, Al Schutz will be retiring at the end of this year. However, he will not be leaving behind his passion for public transit. ShuttleBus-ZOOM provides local public bus service. Schutz, 58, will continue after retirement to work in the field of public transportation independently through Schutz […]
Claire D. Howard
SACO — Claire D. Howard, 83 of Saco, died on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at home. She was born in Biddeford on May 27, 1935, a daughter of William and Irene “Rose” Berthiaume Vir. She attended the Biddeford school system. On June 18, 1953, she married her sweetheart William R. Howard, Sr. in Fairfield, California. […]
No. 18 Iowa takes 3-game win streak to No. 17 Penn State
IOWA CITY, Iowa — No. 18 Iowa is on the current list of one-loss playoff dark horses, thanks in large part to a schedule that looks challenging yet manageable. The Hawkeyes (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) might also be a potential postseason team because they’re just that good. The Hawkeyes, who have followed a last-minute loss […]
Interactive chart: Early-voting turnout for Maine’s 2018 election
As of 4 p.m. Monday, the day before Election Day, nearly 174,000 Mainers had already cast their ballots.
Giants trade cornerback Eli Apple to New Orleans Saints
The New York Giants have sent “the other Eli” to the New Orleans Saints. Not Eli Manning. Eli Apple. The Giants on Tuesday traded the cornerback who was the 10th pick overall in the 2016 draft to the Saints for a fourth-round pick in 2019 and a seventh-rounder in 2020. Like all trades, it will […]
2 Durham candidates compete in House District 46
DURHAM — A political newcomer is challenging a two-term incumbent for the Maine House District 46 seat. Voters in the district that covers the rural communities of North Yarmouth, Durham and part of Pownal will have a choice between Rep. Paul Chace, a Republican, and Democrat Braden Sharpe. Paul Chace Chace said he is seeking re-election […]
‘Survivor Stories’ presented in Biddeford Thursday
BIDDEFORD — Caring Unlimited, York County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center, will present the Survivor Stories Project in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Thursday. The one-time performance will be at 6 p.m. at Engine Gallery, 128 Main St., Biddeford. The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. […]
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