An appeals court in Boston on Tuesday upheld the prison sentence of a man who was convicted of embezzling from a Maine boatyard and received an increased punishment for feigning incompetence in an attempt to avoid justice. The three-judge panel, in a first-of-its kind ruling in the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, found that a defendant’s attempt […]

Maine State Police say the deaths of two men whose bodies were found inside a pickup truck in Aroostook County are the result of a double homicide. The victims were 51-year-old Roger Ellis and 25-year-old Allen Curtis, both of Castle Hill – a town in Aroostook County between Ashland and Presque Isle, Stephen McCausland, spokesman […]

SACO — Jack Clements has been sworn in as Saco’s new police chief. Clements, 50, was hired as a deputy police chief in 2017, and served as interim police chief after former Police Chief Ray Demers retired on June 14. He has 30 years experience in the field of law enforcement. Clements was unanimously recommended […]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two music companies canceled appearances by Placido Domingo and the Los Angeles Opera said Tuesday it would launch an investigation in response to an Associated Press story in which numerous women accused the opera legend of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior spanning decades. Domingo has been general director of the LA Opera since […]

BIDDEFORD — You can call Bruce Martin a “Rock n’ Roll revivalist,” a connoisseur of oldies music of the 50s, 60s and 70s, and a guy who brings people together twice a year to dance the night away in Biddeford all while raising money for a good cause. His Rock n’ Roll Oldies Dance Parties […]

ALFRED – Throughout the year, the Brothers of Christian Instruction who live at Notre Dame on Shaker Hill in Alfred are marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of their order in France. As part of the celebrations, Bishop Robert P. Deeley will serve as main celebrant at the Anniversary Mass, to be held in […]

SANFORD – Saturday’s forecast calls for warm temperatures and partly sunny skies – arguable the perfect weather for Sanford On Tap – the annual brew and food event set for historic Goodall Park, on Roberts Street. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m., offering attendees the opportunity to sample from […]

BIDDEFORD — A local dentist is asking motorists on Route 111 in Biddeford to please be mindful of ducks crossing the street. Last week, during what The Associated Press dubbed the “world’s cutest traffic jam,” a mother duck guiding 45 ducklings across the five lanes of Route 111 caused motorists to come to a standstill. […]