The next hearing – a status update – in the case of Randal Hennessey, who is charged with killing Douglas Michaud Jr. in September 2021, is set for March.
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Good Shepherd Parish in Saco raises Over $20,000 to help Bethlehem Hospital
SACO — For a parish service project this Advent, staff at Good Shepherd Parish (Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St. Margaret Church, Old Orchard Beach; St. Philip Church, Lyman) expanded its thinking to serving the universal Church, specifically, a group of people in need over 5,000 miles away. “We wanted to […]
Watch: Volunteers recover, restore Saco bridge washed away by December storm
Nearly 45 people, including members of the University of New England men’s hockey team, help lift the 1,500-pound structure Saturday.
From Augusta: Looking ahead to committee work
Lawmakers have many duties and responsibilities. We help our constituents, share information and sponsor bills. We also serve on committees, which conduct public hearings and work sessions on bills before the bills go to the Senate and House Chamber for votes. Last month, I learned that I have been appointed to serve as the Senate […]
County adjusts meeting start time; commits funds to recovery and training projects
Several elected officials took their oaths of office for their new, four-year terms, which began Jan. 1.
Federal spending boosts plan to strengthen Saco water treatment facility
The Saco Water Resource Recovery Facility is set to get more than $5 million in federal money to upgrade the facility which is threatened by the rising sea level.
Biddeford firefighters promoted
BIDDEFORD — Two Biddeford firefighters were promoted recently and were sworn in to their new positions at the Dec. 20 Biddeford City Council meeting. Lieutenant Steve Szostek has been with the department since 2017. Captain Derick Ouellette has been with the department since 2005. “This is a special night for all of us, and I […]
Biddeford adopts ‘race to zero’ climate pledge
The city has set a community-wide goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an interim target to reduce emissions by 62.6 percent by 2030.
Committee assignments announced for area legislators
The 131st Legislature was to hold sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 4, ahead of Gov. Janet Mills’ inauguration ceremony.
Obituary: Craig Thomas Gardner
Feb. 13, 1960 – Dec. 23, 2022