October 2018
LePage made secret trip to Spain to meet with leaders of CMP’s parent company
AUGUSTA — Before heading to Iceland for a session of the Arctic Circle Assembly last week, Gov. Paul LePage flew to Spain to meet with leaders of the company that owns Central Maine Power. Julie Rabinowitz, his press secretary, confirmed Monday that LePage met with Iberdrola on Oct. 16. Rabinowitz said that LePage and Iberdrola […]
Biddeford sweeps Deering in quarters
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High’s volleyball team kept its cool when Deering looked ready to extend their Class A quarterfinal Saturday and continued to find open areas with well-placed tips to finish off a three-game victory, 25-15, 25-18, 25-22. Fourth-seeded Biddeford (11-4) advances to a semifinal Wednesday at No. 1 Falmouth (14-1). Falmouth beat Biddeford 3-0 […]
World Series: How the Dodgers and Red Sox match up
A position-by-position look at the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox going into the World Series, starting Tuesday night at Fenway Park. First Base: Dodgers: David Freese or Max Muncy. One of several spots where Los Angeles platoons based on matchups. Freese, a proven postseason performer, figures to face left-handers Chris Sale and David […]
No. 1 Cape Elizabeth knocks out No. 8 Kennebunk
CAPE ELIZABETH — The No. 8 Kennebunk volleyball team’s season came to an end on Monday night as the Rams dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 1 Cape Elizabeth in the Class B quarterfinals. The host Capers would win the sets 25-11, 25-9 and 25-19 to take down the Rams. “I actually expected it to […]
Paul Kengor: When Communists murdered a priest
It was Oct. 19, 1984, 34 years ago last week. A gentle, courageous, and genuinely holy priest, Jerzy Popieluszko, age 37, found himself in a ghastly spot that, though it must have horrified him, surely did not surprise him. An unholy trinity of three thugs from communist Poland’s secret police had seized and pummeled him. […]
Riverview patient accused of threatening father with knife
WEST BATH — A convicted murderer who was later determined to be not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and trafficking in prison contraband is now accused of threatening his father with a knife. Mark Ian Gessner, 54, who has been living at Riverview Psychiatric Center, was arrested around midday Sunday at his father’s home in […]
AWS rescues cats from Hurricane Michael
KENNEBUNK – Last week, the Animal Welfare Society accepted 15 cats from hurricane-ravished Florida. After the long journey, the cats will be assessed at the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic, receive any necessary vaccines, treatments and surgeries and go up for adoption by late October at the AWS Adoption Center, 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk. The cats […]
TA’s homecoming weekend inspires school spirit, community togetherness
SACO — This past weekend, Thornton Academy hosted its annual homecoming weekend, filled with events for the whole family. Alumni, students, prospective families, and friends of TA joined together on campus to celebrate the school, raise money for local food banks, recognize alumni, and cheer on the football team. The weekend kicked off bright and early […]
Ella K. Hersom
1953 – 2018 DRESDEN – Ella K. Hersom, 82, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2018 with her sons by her side. She had resided at Safe Havens at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor for the past two years. She was born May 8, 1936 in Dresden to Ethelwyn (Reed) Knowlton and Sherman Knowlton. […]
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