SABATTUS — A “staffing crisis” at the local police department may slow response times for some non-emergency calls, the town’s top official wrote in an open letter to the community Wednesday. Town Manager Timothy Kane said local police and Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office are “committed to providing law enforcement response to our citizens during this […]
2021
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Candidates in House District 27 special election outline priorities
The three Gorham residents are running for the seat representing part of Gorham and part of Scarborough.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Biddeford man pleads not guilty to murder in shooting death of his landlord
Randal Hennessey, 31, is accused of shooting Douglas Michaud Jr. multiple times in front of Michaud’s girlfriend.
Posted inMaine
Former Skowhegan selectwoman, Morning Sentinel reporter found dead in single-vehicle rollover, police say
Darla Pickett died Tuesday after emergency crews responded to a report of a wreck on Cowette Street in Skowhegan. She was 76.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Health, Maine
Fenix cancels rest of ‘12th Night’ run because of COVID-positive cast member
The play opened Dec. 8 and was scheduled to run through Saturday at Stevens Square Community Center in Portland.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Wreath-laying ceremonies this Saturday to honor veterans
Wreaths Across America observances in Buxton and Westbrook will pay tribute to those who served in U.S. wars.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ hockey: Cape Elizabeth wins an early showdown with Greely
The Capers prevail 4-2 in a clash between rivals who have met in the last three Class B South finals.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Tuesday’s girls’ high school roundup: Thornton Academy rallies for 43-40 win over Scarborough
The Trojans outscore the Red Storm 12-4 in the fourth quarter for the win.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary – James Welch
James Sidney Welch passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Dec. 12, 2021. He was born in Kennebunk on April 23, 1933, a son of Raymond and Mary Cheney Welch. He attended Kennebunk schools and worked at Kesslen Shoe before enlisting in the Army. He married Patricia Cluff in 1955, and they raised their family on […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine reach another record, ‘overwhelming our system’
Roughly two-thirds of the COVID patients in hospitals across the state are unvaccinated, and the percentage is as high as 85 to 90 among those in critical care.
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