When police entered the hotel room they also found a 7- year- old child and contacted DHHS and family members. The child was uninjured.
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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Ruralist Lament: Still haven’t found what I’m looking for
The Press Herald’s Business section headlined (2/16/23): “Study shows ‘striking’ number who believe news misinforms.” Clutching my pearls, I read — “Half of Americans in a recent survey indicated they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform, or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting.” The task of […]
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Obituary: Vernon Huestis
BERWICK — Vernon Francis Huestis died peacefully Friday, Feb. 10, at the Scarborough Maine Veterans’ Home; he was 95 years old. Vern was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Bristol, Rhode Island, to Grace Simister Huestis and John Floyd Huestis. After graduating from Colt High School, Vern was drafted into the Army and would later receive […]
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Biddeford man faces 20 years in federal prison for possession of child porn
Jeffrey Gray entered a guilty plea to the charge on Feb. 14.
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Bishop Deeley visits St. James School in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — “Listen to God and that will lead you to happiness.” These words of Bishop Robert Deeley fell upon a captive audience of middle schoolers at St. James School in Biddeford on Feb 15, part of a special trip by the bishop to visit with students and staff. “What’s a life lesson we should […]
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Pair facing drug charges following Saco traffic stop
Old Orchard Beach Police were tipped off that two people wanted on warrants were in town. When police caught up with them in Saco, they allegedly found half a kilo of fentanyl and an array of other drugs.
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Bull Moose opens Biddeford store
BIDDEFORD — People were lining up to get in when Bull Moose opened it’s new location at the Biddeford Crossing Shopping Center on Saturday at its grand opening. The store, which sells vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, video games, books and more, moved from a former location in Sanford which has closed, and relocated to the […]
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At Sweetser, legislators hear about what works, and what is needed
York County representatives and senators heard from Sweetser officials, and a former student who credits the agency for putting him on the right path.
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St. Louis Alumni helps pantry with funds for storage, equipment
BIDDEFORD — The old sliding door cooler at Biddeford Food Pantry has been repaired many times and is reaching beyond its lifespan. Storage in the warehouse is at a premium, and some refrigerators are more than showing their age. It is — or was — a conundrum, particularly at a time when food costs are […]
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From Augusta: Start of legislative session offers fresh opportunities to help Mainers
The start of a new year is often seen as a time of new beginnings, with many of us resolving to make positive changes and explore opportunities for a fresh start. Our work in the first session of the 131st Legislature is no different. As your state representative, it is my duty to ensure that […]