Incumbent Chellie Pingree continues to outraise her challengers in the 1st District congressional race, pulling in almost twice as much in the most recent quarter and leaving her with more cash on hand for the final weeks of the race. Things are much tighter in the 2nd District, where Democratic challenger Jared Golden has slightly […]

MECHANIC FALLS — The owner of the former Marcal Paper Mill said Tuesday he does not have insurance on the building that was destroyed by a fire Sunday. He also said he is dying of cancer. Charles Starbird bought the old mill about 10 years ago and had insured the property when there was a […]

WATERBORO — Brian Laich, a science teacher at Massabesic High School, lives by the Japanese proverb: “Even dust piled up builds a mountain.” His interest in Japanese culture parallels his reverence of  the phrase, and in the spirit of pursuing his vision, he began Massabesic’s first Japanese Culture Club earlier this year. On Sept. 20, […]

BIDDEFORD — Southern Maine Health Care was presented with the Non-Profit Business of the Year Award by the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel Chamber at its annual meeting last week. Incoming KKA Chamber President Becky Jacobs presented the award to SMHC Chief Executive Officer Nate Howell. The award recognizes a nonprofit organization which, through the efforts […]

SANFORD – Incumbent Democrat Anne-Marie Mastraccio is challenged by Republican Pamela Buck in the race to represent House District 18, part of Sanford. Mastraccio, a retired public health dental hygienist and office manager for her husband’s optometric practice, served nine years on the Sanford School Committee and 12 years on the Town Council. She is […]

SACO — Police in Saco have arrested a suspect who is accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 14. According to Saco Deputy Police Chief Jack Clements, on Oct. 9 authorities received a report of a person under the age of 14 being sexually assaulted in the city. “Detectives from Saco Police Department […]

SACO — A motorcyclist from Buxton has died from injuries he sustained during a collision with an automobile at the intersection of Buxton and Jenkins roads in Saco earlier this month. According to Saco Deputy Police Chief Jack Clements, first responders were called to the scene of an accident about 7 p.m. Oct. 3 where a […]