PORTLAND – The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has upheld a decision to allow students to attend Thornton Academy Middle School through Regional School Unit 21. The decision, made Thursday, affirms a ruling made in October by a York County Superior Court. The RSU 21 Board, governing schools in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel, voted in 2016 […]

A new poll from a respected online survey research company indicates that Sen. Susan Collins’ once-strong approval rating in Maine has plummeted in recent months. The poll by Morning Consult, which was conducted online with nearly 2,000 Maine voters between April and June, found Collins had the second-lowest approval rating of any U.S. senator, besting […]

ALFRED – York County Human Resources director Linda Corliss has been named Deputy Manager of York County government. The appointment is a part-time gig in additional to her duties in human resources. County Manager Greg Zinser said he interviewed several department heads for the job and chose Corliss from among them. York County Commissioners approved […]

BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from July 5 to July 14: • Cole R. Fitzemeyer, 18, of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence (drug or combo). • Jenny F. Gallant, 22, of Sanford, was issued a summons for operating a […]

SACO — Families with children in elementary school through high school spend, on average, about $700 in back to school shopping, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Proper Insight and Analytics, but help is on the way for local parents. The Saco Wireless Zone, located at 35 Scamman St., is […]

LISLE, Ill. — The National Catholic Risk Retention Group has appointed Bishop Robert P. Deeley of the Diocese of Portland as the company’s episcopal moderator. The bishop has also been elected as a member of National Catholic’s Board of Directors. These new appointments are in addition to his duties as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Portland. […]

NEW YORK (AP) — With a nod to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Amy Landecker announced on Instagram that she is “of Bradley,” elopement style. Landecker said Thursday she wed her fellow “Handmaid” co-star Bradley Whitford with their children and dogs, Izzy and Otis, as witnesses. They were married by political activist Ady Barkan at the courthouse […]

GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park’s beloved 1-year-old moose Maggie has died, the park announced Thursday. She was found dead in her enclosure by park staff on July 16, the park said on its Facebook page. The results of a necropsy indicated that she died from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Maggie arrived at the park […]