2018
Water main break
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — East Grand Avenue was closed from Walnut Street in Old Orchard Beach to Pine Point Road on Monday due to a water main break. The rupture occurred in the morning and was fixed late that night. Some residents in the area experienced lower water pressure while the line was being repaired. […]
Organizers postpone Atlantic Plunge until Jan. 13
KENNEBUNK — Frigid temperatures in the forecast for Saturday Jan. 6 has led Caring Unlimited to postpone its annual Atlantic Plunge fundraiser for one week. “The event is being postponed … due do dangerously cold temperatures,” said Caring Unlimited Assistant Director Sherry Edwards. According to Accuweather, the high temperature on Saturday, Jan. 6 is forecast […]
Wells Police Log
WELLS — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Wells Police from Dec. 25 to Dec. 31: • Christian Cummings, 40, of 8 High Street, Apt. #1, Kennebunk, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked with one prior following a traffic stop on Post Road. • […]
Catherine R. Dudley
SANFORD — Catherine Rose Dudley, that is Catherine with the “C” as she would always say. At 90 years old, she has gone home to her precious Lord. She has lived many blessed years, making an impact, and definitely a difference everywhere she went. She was born on Jan. 10, 1927 in Providence, Rhode Island, […]
Patricia Tellier
WEST NEWFIELD — Patricia Tellier, beloved wife of Lionel Tellier, passed away Dec.31,2017 unexpectedly and peacefully at her home in West Newfield, Maine. Pat had a passion for her children and grandchildren and a zest for life. She is survived by her husband Lionel Tellier; her beloved dog Jaden; her daughter Trisha Harris of New Hampshire; […]
West Brook Skating Rink won’t open this year
BIDDEFORD — West Brook Skating rink will not open this skating season, but those involved with the rink say they’re looking to opening again next year — and celebrate its centennial. “I am very disappointed that we were unable to open the rink,” said Dave Gagnon, president, Friends of West Brook Skating Rink in a […]
Burglary suspect claims she took her own property
SHAPLEIGH — A woman who told sheriff’s deputies responding to a 2 a.m. call that she was retrieving property she had left behind when she moved from a Newfield Road home several months ago is charged with felony burglary. Jennifer Walsh, 34, made a first court appearance on a Class C felony burglary charge on Tuesday […]
SMHC announces first baby born at hospital in 2018
BIDDEFORD — Dr. Wayne White delivered the first baby born in 2018 at Southern Maine Health Care at 8:47 p.m. on Jan. 1. Sierrah Herrick and Ivan Chilapa-Bello of Biddeford welcomed a 7 pound, 9 ounce baby girl in the warmth and comfort of SMHC’s Birthing Suite and Rosalie Chilapa-Bello earned the distinction of being […]
Away from the manger
SACO — A few of the figures of the Christmas manger nativity scene in front of Most Holy Trinity Church have been reported stolen. Most Holy Trinity, located at 271 Main St., is a Catholic church and part of the Good Shepherd Parish. Deputy Police Chief Jack Clements said police were contacted by the church […]