2018
Shutdown talk recedes after White House eases wall threat
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and leaders in Congress appeared to be pulling back Tuesday from a government shutdown over his $5 billion request for border wall funds, with the first signs of movement toward a possible end to the standoff. The White House set the tone early when Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders indicated […]
Bracamonte, Bridge named finalists for Fitzpatrick Trophy
Three running backs from southern Maine — Thornton Academy’s Anthony Bracamonte, Wells’ Tyler Bridge and Portland High’s Zack Elowitch — have been named finalists for the 48th James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy. The award honors the top senior high school football player in Maine. The winner, determined by a vote of coaches and media, will be […]
University system Chancellor James Page to retire at end of school year
University of Maine System Chancellor James H. Page is retiring at the end of the academic year, almost seven years after taking over a university system that was struggling financially and facing upheaval from staff and students over budget cuts. “It’s a good time,” Page said, noting that the system has stabilized during his tenure […]
High School Roundup: Martin powers Biddeford past Falmouth
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford girls basketball team used a 10-1 second-quarter run to take control on Tuesday night and the Tigers would hold on for a 43-39 win over visiting Falmouth. Biddeford senior Gracie Martin finished with 28 points — including a 12-for-14 performance from the charity stripe — to lead the Tigers to their […]
Andrew McCutchen eager to play in hitter friendly ballpark
PHILADELPHIA — Andrew McCutchen returned to his home state to join his third team in less than 12 months, intent on regaining his old hitting stroke. The Philadelphia Phillies introduced their newest outfielder at a news conference Tuesday, a week after giving him a $50 million, three-year contract that includes a team option for 2022 […]
Arson, disorderly conduct among Biddeford Police Log items
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Dec. 1 to Dec. 12, 2018: • Andrea L. Hawkes, 40, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while license is suspended or revoked. • Mary J. Pendergast, 56, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for […]
Soup and sandwich lunches in Biddeford benefit veterans
Come enjoy soup and sandwiches every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the R & R Center, 508 Elm St. in Biddeford. These lunches are presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044. All money raised from the lunches goes to assist veterans and their families and a veterans service officer is […]
Saco bomb suspect held in prison away from other inmates
PORTLAND — A Saco man who federal authorities say tried to sell a bomb to an undercover agent has been ordered to remain in prison, and is now in solitary confinement, pending trial. Michael Rickett, 23, was arrested and charged with possession of an unregistered explosive device on Dec.12. Possession of an unregistered destructive device […]
Woman sentenced for incident in which Jay policeman was dragged by car
FARMINGTON — A Livermore Falls woman was sentenced Tuesday to nine months and a day in jail for assaulting a Jay police officer last year. Melissa J. Couture, 35, admitted in October to dragging Officer Dylan Rider about 50 feet on Dec. 8, 2017, during a traffic stop on Riley Road. She pleaded guilty to […]
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