A shooting and car crash around noon on Friday, Feb. 9 in Saco prompted a lockdown at local schools. The worst part, according to a Thornton Academy senior, was getting confusing and conflicting social media updates from the outside world. “They just kept progressively getting worse.”

Taking a cue from surrounding municipalities with four-day work weeks, the Saco City Hall employees will end work at 1 p.m. on Fridays — but their overall work hours will remain unchanged. City Councilor Nathan Johnston expressed hesitation about the move at the Jan. 29 City Council meeting.

Two storms in January caused “catastrophic” damage to Camp Ellis, a powerful reminder of how vulnerable the coastal community is. “If we have another storm like that, I don’t think my house would survive,” said resident Joe Kehoe.

Ricky Cooper, 39, crashed a stolen Maine Water company truck at intersection of Kennebunk Pond Road and South Waterboro Road after being pursued by law enforcement. After he receives medical care, he’ll be arrested on four charges, including eluding an officer, police say.