Virtue. Character. Integrity. Words that cultures around the world and through history have described as the aspirational qualities to earn and strive for in our lives. 2017 was as tumultuous a year as 2016, as the rocky social discourse we now live in seemingly continues to intensify. Yet to me, the most noticeable new development […]
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Waterboro fracas leads to misdemeanor assault charges
WATERBORO — A Saco resident is facing misdemeanor assault charges after he allegedly assaulted several people in a Waterboro home on New Year’s Day and then ran away. No significant injuries were reported, said York County Sheriff William King in a statement. Tyler Longmore, 20, was located at his Saco home two hours after the […]
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Sanford Police Log
SANFORD — The following people were arrested or issued summonses Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, If there is no listing for a specific date, it means no one was arrested or charged with a crime on that day, according to police logs provided by the agency: • Kent Edward Holste, 33, 27 Portland St., North […]
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Police Officers: Authority and Accountability
America is not a police state. This is not a country in which the arm of justice is empowered to pursue arbitrary and selfish goals. Instead, America is a land of laws that restrict harm, damage, selfishness, and the arbitrary use of force by police as well as citizens. Power in America is not absolute […]
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KFL hosting climate change presentation
KENNEBUNK — Andrew Stancioff will present at Kennebunk Free Library at 6 p.m. Monday,Feb. 5. His presentation, “The Threat and Consequences of Climate Change to World Order,” is sponsoredby the Camden Conference, in cooperation with the World Affairs Council. KFL is a participating library bringing an extension of this conference to our community. Climate Change or “Global Warming” […]
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Partnership promotes literacy in York County
YORK COUNTY — To become successful in today’s world, every child should have an opportunity to acquire literacy skills and a new program intends to provide just that right here in York County. Maine Families York County, an initiative of Southern Maine Health Care, has announced a partnership with the United Way of York County […]
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OOB Police Log
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited from Dec. 4 to Dec. 24. • Robert Gay, 34, of 408 Marston Road, Gardiner, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and charged with theft by taking or transfer, criminal mischief and three counts […]
