SANFORD – School construction delays at one of Sanford’s school buildings undergoing renovations has produced a domino effect of sorts, which means there will be some reshuffling of building assignments for Sanford elementary and junior high students in the fall. The news is not unexpected; Sanford School Department officials have sent out correspondence to parents […]

PORTLAND – As one chapter ends, another begins. Two hundred and one graduating seniors celebrated years’ worth of commitment, stress and good memories Thursday night as Massabesic High School’s Class of 2019 held its commencement ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. “I’ve never been more proud of anything then I am to be […]

DAYTON — Andy’s Agway in Dayton will soon have solar-powered electricity, thanks to the help of a federal grant program The Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, is administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in America to construct renewable energy systems and […]

ALFRED – The Brothers of Christian Instruction will mark a significant milestone throughout 2019 – the Bicentennial of the founding of the order in France 200 years ago. On Sunday, the order will recognize that occasion, along with the Jubilees of three members of the order, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel […]

Cyclists in this weekend’s Trek Across Maine will traverse a new course that starts and ends in Brunswick, and winds through the Kennebec Valley. For Hugh Sharp of Cape Elizabeth, it’s completely uncharted territory. That’s because he’ll try to become the first participant to complete the Trek on a unicycle. “I’ll hear a comment (when I ride) […]

A local fisherman believed to be living on boats docked in Portland Harbor is a suspect in numerous burglaries to motor vehicles and business throughout Greater Portland, police said Thursday. Police are trying to find 54-year-old James Emerton, the Portland department said in a Facebook post. The post also includes several photographs of Emerton. Emerton’s […]

 AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Thursday rejected a measure that would have allowed cities and towns to tack on a one percent sales tax on meals and lodging if first approved by local voters. The 14-21 vote that defeated the bill comes just two days after the Maine House approved it by a narrow margin. […]

KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk has welcomed new staff veterinarian Dr. Kate Gollon. She joins a growing team that includes full- and part-time veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, support staff and volunteers in the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic. The Clinic is a full-service practice and pharmacy that cares for feline and canine patients, […]

NORWALK, Conn. — A Maine man has been taken into custody in connection with the 1986 killing of an 11-year-old Connecticut girl who was raped and strangled as she walked home from school, police said Thursday. Maine State Police arrested Marc J. Karun, 53, as he left his home on Coboro Road in Stetson – […]