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Andy Young: Here’s how to reach me by phone

Some years ago I was enjoying some quality family time with my children when the telephone began ringing. The response that followed confused me, mostly because there wasn’t one. Not one of my trio of offspring made even the slightest attempt to answer it. I briefly considered several possibilities. Perhaps they were all hard of […]

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‘Multiple cases’ of chickenpox confirmed among migrants at Portland Expo

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating “multiple cases” of chickenpox among migrants sheltering at the Portland Expo and is urging volunteers to watch for potential symptoms. A spokeswoman for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services did not provide an exact figure of confirmed cases of chickenpox because the “circumstances […]

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Bauneg Beg Lake waterfront a hit at Waban

SANFORD – As Maine approaches the dog days of summer, Waban’s program participants are beating the heat down by the campus’ waterfront on Bauneg Beg Lake—enjoying activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and more. Members from across Waban’s programs, both children and adults alike, have flocked to the waterfront, a place thousands of individuals with disabilities […]

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FBI investigating shooting that wounded man in York

The FBI and local police are investigating a shooting that occurred in York early Saturday morning. One man “was shot and sustained injuries” in the incident, which happened at 12:39 a.m., said Kristen Setera, a spokeswoman for the FBI’s Boston division. She declined to provide any additional details about the shooting or the circumstances around […]

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Domestic violence, drug possession among Biddeford Police Log items

BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from July 15 to July 20: • Denise M. Ruel, 51, of Biddeford, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. • Jason M. Provencher, 44. of Kennebunk, was issued a summons for drinking in public. • Michael Bridges, 59, of Biddeford, was issued a summons […]

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Area students on honor roll at North Yarmouth Academy

YARMOUTH — Administrators at North Yarmouth Academy have announced top academic performers earning recognition on the school’s honor roll for the second semester of the 2018-2019 school year. Achieving this distinction are: HIGHEST HONORS  Grade 9: Noah Hallward-Rough of Saco Grade 11: Abbigail Fournier of Biddeford Grade 12: Abigail Forcier of Lyman and Allyson Fournier of Biddeford HIGH HONORS […]

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Gideon campaign says error led to campaign finance violation

A spokeswoman for House Speaker Sara Gideon said Thursday that the candidate was given incorrect advice on reimbursements for political contributions she made in 2015 and 2016, which resulted in federal campaign finance violations. Gideon is running to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020 and has made access to abortion rights and fighting corporate […]