BUXTON — The vice chairwoman of the Buxton Board of Selectman has been charged with assaulting the town’s solid waste manager. Jean Harmon, 56, was issued a summons for assault by Saco police on Nov. 8. Harmon allegedly assaulted Solid Waste Manager Gregory Heffernan in the town of Buxton on Oct. 3, according to documents […]
2018
Robert Foley: Health care crisis affects Democrats and Republicans alike
Now that the election is behind us, it is time to look forward to the upcoming legislative session, which begins Jan. 2. With Maine State government, on all levels, under the control of the Democratic party, many have suggested that, as a Republican, clearly in the minority, we will have little to say or do […]
David Shribman: A Christmas message for all of Earth’s people
They emerged from the dark side of the moon at a dark moment in American history, and with one click of a Hasselblad 500E camera and 10 verses from the Book of Genesis, three explorers, farther from their home planet than any humans had ventured before, made a statement of peace on Earth and goodwill […]
Texans need win against Jags to clinch division
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are already in the playoffs but need a win against Jacksonville on Sunday to clinch the AFC South and have a chance for a first-round bye. “That’s the main thing we’re thinking about is clinching this division, nothing else,” receiver DeAndre Hopkins said. “In order for us to get to […]
Blackwood picks up first NHL win, Devils beat Bruins 5-2
BOSTON — Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 40 shots for his first NHL victory, Blake Coleman scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night. Damon Severson scored 25 seconds into the game and Kyle Palmieri added his team-high 19th goal for the Devils, who won on the road for just […]
Gene Lyons: Walking in a basset wonderland
If it’s the Christmas season, it’s time for the Fred and Beverly Santa photo. Our two basset hounds have passed, but the Santa photo lives on — a family classic. I defy anybody to look at it without smiling: Beverly lolling happily in St. Nick’s lap, with Fred indignant and under restraint: “Never mind taking […]
Impressive finals performance lifts Wells to second at Atlantic Invitational
WELLS — The Marshwood Hawks cruised to the team title at the annual Atlantic Invitational on Saturday, but the host Wells Warriors were able to pull off a comeback to finish second as a team. The Warriors crowned four champions — including Most Outstanding Wrestling Jonah Potter — as they rallied past rival Kennebunk to […]
Burglar steals Christmas cash donations made to Sanford Salvation Army
SANFORD — Police are looking for a Grinch who burglarized the Salvation Army office in Sanford over Christmas and made off with cash donations intended to help those in need. Capt. Erin C. Smullen of the Salvation Army said that a burglar pried open a metal door in the rear of the building at 871 […]
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