Awalt, Marjorie “Marj” 89, of Augusta, Sept. 23. Celebration at a later date. …
2023
Here’s where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House
The civil trial against Donald Trump that kicked off Monday in New York is just one of many legal problems facing the former president as he campaigns for a return to the White House.
Congress didn’t include funds for Ukraine in its spending bill. How will that affect the war?
When U.S. lawmakers approved a spending bill Saturday that averted a widely expected government shutdown, the measure didn’t include the $6 billion in military assistance for Ukraine.
Portland City Council votes against expanding capacity at Homeless Services Center
The council also voted to deprioritize prosecuting individuals who use psychedelic plants and fungi.
Newest York County corrections cadets began training. Oct. 2
Here are the newest corrections cadets at York County Jail. They chatted over coffee with county leadership on Friday, Sept. 29 and then paused for a photo ahead of the start of classes at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham on Oct. 2. New corrections officers undergo five weeks of training, followed by 80 hours […]
City of Biddeford presents 2023 Employee and Volunteer of the Year awards
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford has recognized a set of exceptional employees and volunteers at their annual Employee and Volunteer Banquet. Maegan Lambert-Irish was named the City of Biddeford’s 2023 Employee of the Year. Lambert-Irish was hired by the Biddeford Police Department as the City’s first Substance Use Outreach Liaison in 2017. Throughout the […]
Saco City Council appoints John Bohenko as incoming city administrator
SACO — The Saco City Council voted unanimously Oct. 2 to appoint John Bohenko as Saco’s City Administrator with a start date of Oct. 10. “I look forward to partnering with the mayor, city council, and most importantly the citizens of Saco, alongside a very capable city staff, to continue to provide quality services to […]
Obituary: Sharon Cyr
BIDDEFORD — Sharon A. Cyr, 74 of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, after a long, brave battle with COPD. Sharon was a brilliant, dedicated Special Education teacher working for and retiring from the Biddeford School Department after 25 years of service. She was beloved by her students, families and colleagues alike. […]
Sports Digest: Aliyah Boston a unanimous choice as WNBA Rookie of the Year
Aliyah Boston, the No. 1 pick in the draft and the second unanimous selection of the award, is the first rookie to lead the WNBA in field goal percentage at 57.8%.
Obituary: Eloise Edith Jasper
BIDDEFORD – Eloise Edith Jasper, 79 of Biddeford passed away September 12, 2023 at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford, Maine where she has resided for the last several years. She was born August 11, 1944 at The Osteopathic Hospital of Portland, Maine to Merwin V. and Lillian E. (Libby) Jasper. She graduated from Windham High […]
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