Devin Lafrance is facing multiple charges stemming from the altercation last week.
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Maine’s Election Day issues: Getting asked to show ID and a town running out of ballots
From Gorham to Berwick to South Portland and elsewhere, Maine voters and clerks reported a few hiccups and problems on Election Day.
Rock musician Karla Bonoff to take Opera House stage in Boothbay Harbor
Bonoff has released several solo albums in addition to writing major hits for Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood and others.
Rays complete series sweep over flailing Red Sox
Drew Rasmussen strikes out 13 over seven innings, and Tampa Bay counters a late comeback to complete its first sweep of Boston in three years.
Falmouth girls tennis doubles duo young, but dominant
Helena Nelson, a sophomore, and Cici Benson, a freshman, figured out how to play together, and it helped the Navigators win another state title.
South Portland decides where to send students after closing elementary school
The 132 students at Kaler Elementary will be split between the four remaining elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year.
Ogunquit voters support zoning changes to allow for playhouse’s $62M renovation
The town also elected 2 new select board members in Tuesday’s election.
Berwick election results released after daylong delay
Election workers had to count ballots by hand for most of the day Wednesday. The town said high turnout was to blame, while the school board chair suggested voter confusion contributed.
Thornton Academy, Saco school department at odds over contract
The headmaster of Thornton, a private school that also serves public students from Saco, said that relationship is at risk of ending as the current contract comes to an end. The department said that isn’t true.
Cape Elizabeth exhibit honors Revolutionary War soldiers
An exhibit on local history will be in town hall through the end of the year.