SPRINGVALE — Russian/American virtuosos Sergey Antonov and Ilya Kazantsev have performed in some of the world’s greatest concert halls including Moscow’s Rachmaninoff Hall and St. Petersburg’s Philharmonia Recital Hall. On Saturday, Nov. 3 they will perform once again at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum in Springvale. Both were child prodigies having entered Tchaikovsky State Conservatory in Moscow before […]
October 2018
Clean Election Fund not a waste
Editor: I find it interesting that there are candidates complaining about “wasting tax payer dollars” on the Maine Clean Election fund. Perhaps those candidates are wealthy, or perhaps they are funded by large business and corporations or maybe they are funded by “think tanks” like the American Legislative Exchange Council who basically write your legislation […]
Saco Fire Department thanks Poland Spring
Editor, The Saco Fire Department recognizes Poland Spring for its ongoing commitment to provide donations of drinking water to public safety organizations across the state and especially here in York County. The generosity of Poland Spring helps to ensure the members of local response agencies, like the Saco Fire Department, can keep hydrated during emergency […]
Sen. Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh triggers calls to boycott Maine
People upset with Sen. Susan Collins’ support for now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh are calling for a boycott of Maine products and tourism. “Dear Susan Collins – I really struggled with this but my tourist $ just voted against ever visiting Maine while you remain in office,” actor and comedian John Fugelsang tweeted out to his 413,000 […]
Three injured in 3-car collision in Sanford
SANFORD — Three people were taken by ambulance to a local hospital Tuesday afternoon following a three-car collision at School Street and Alfred Road in Sanford. Sanford Police Chief Thomas P. Connolly Jr. said the injured people were taken to Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford. Connolly said he was not sure how severe their […]
Westbrook police officer ‘violently attacked’
A man who “violently attacked” a Westbrook police officer Monday night was arrested and charged with three counts of assaulting an officer, Westbrook police said Tuesday. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Westbrook Police Department identified the attacker as Anthony Vandeventer, 21, of Westbrook. According to police, the officer, who is not being identified, […]
Stirl “Mack” Lingo
Stirl “Mack” Lingo died peacefully at home in Bath, ME on October 6, 2018 at the age of 77. Mack is survived by his wife, Paula Goode Lingo of Bath, ME; children Kelly Lingo and Kaysie Lingo, both of Chicago, Kerry Cultice, husband Nate, and sons Craig and Jamie, of Santa Barbara, CA, and Cynthia White of Boston, MA as well as a […]
MPA panel discusses prospects for eight-man football in Maine
AUGUSTA — The Maine Principals’ Association’s Football Committee discussed prospects for eight-man football on Tuesday, but decided to withhold final recommendations on a possible league in 2019 until completion of the current football season. Eight-man football is not played at Maine high schools, but the idea has gained traction as many schools struggle to maintain […]
Wells/Ogunquit to hold History Walk and Talk Oct. 20
A History Walk & Talk: Historic Mills, Meetinghouse Museum at the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at 938 Post Road, Wells. The cost is $5 but is free for HSWO Members. To reserve a spot or for more details, call 646-4775 or send an email to […]
Martin R. Desmarais
Brunswick-Martin R. Desmarais, age 75, of McLellan St. died peacefully at his home Friday, Oct. 5th. He was born in Brunswick July 12, 1943, the only child of Clarence and Marie Anne Desrosiers Desmarais. He attended St. John’s School and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1961. In his senior year, Marty came in 2nd […]
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