A judge Wednesday ordered a warrant for the arrest of John Frasca of Buxton after he was a no-show at an arraignment hearing. Judge Wayne Douglas read Frasca’s name, the first on the docket at Biddeford District court, shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday. But Frasca didn’t appear. J’aime Kennel, owned by John and Heidi Frasca, […]

A judge Wednesday ordered a warrant for the arrest of John Frasca of Buxton after he was a no-show at an arraignment hearing. Judge Wayne Douglas read Frasca’s name, the first on the docket at Biddeford District court, shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday. But Frasca didn’t appear. J’aime Kennel, owned by John and Heidi Frasca, […]

Gorham Town Council chairman Norm Justice, who lost Tuesday’s election to Matthew Robinson by five votes, hand-delivered a request to the town clerk Friday to inspect the ballots and voting lists. The inspection is the first step towards a possible recount. But Robinson is confident his victory would stand. “I’m thrilled and looking forward to […]

Gorham Town Council chairman Norm Justice, who lost Tuesday’s election to Matthew Robinson by five votes, hand-delivered a request to the town clerk Friday to inspect the ballots and voting lists. The inspection is the first step towards a possible recount. But Robinson is confident his victory would stand. “I’m thrilled and looking forward to […]

Northern Utilities, under pressure of an upcoming full management audit in the wake of a series of gas leaks, is looking at ways to improve its pipeline mapping and location services, according to a report from the Maine Public Utilities Commission. A rash of gas leaks in October have plagued the area, including two on […]

Northern Utilities, under pressure of an upcoming full management audit in the wake of a series of gas leaks, is looking at ways to improve its pipeline mapping and location services, according to a report from the Maine Public Utilities Commission. A rash of gas leaks in October have plagued the area, including two on […]

Narrowly defeated by five votes in last week’s election, Norm Justice, former chairman of Gorham’s town council, intends to be on hand Monday for the ballot inspection he requested. Gorham Town Clerk Christina Silberman said the inspection of ballots and incoming voter list is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday. The inspection could be the […]

A fire in a recreational vehicle closed exit 42 on the Maine Turnpike in Scarborough late Saturday afternoon. The fire occurred at about 3:45 p.m. at the toll plaza at the exit. Two people escaped from the vehicle unharmed. The fire was extinguished quickly, but the vehicle was a total loss, according to Lt. Steve […]

A city woman was hospitalized Tuesday after her car collided with a pick-up truck on William Clarke Drive in Westbrook at about 5:15 p.m. Police said Erica Pafcucci, 23, Westbrook, was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. At American Journal deadline Wednesday, it was not known if she had been released. According to […]

A city woman was hospitalized Tuesday after her car collided with a pick-up truck on William Clarke Drive in Westbrook at about 5:15 p.m. Police said Erica Pafcucci, 23, Westbrook, was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. At American Journal deadline Wednesday, it was not known if she had been released. According to […]