WATERBORO — Municipalities that make up Regional School Unit 57 could be paying more to educate their community’s children in the next fiscal year if voters approve a proposed $44.6 million budget on Tuesday. The proposed budget, to be decided during the annual District Budget Meeting, set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Massabesic Middle School […]

The Portland Piano Trio appeared in concert at the Historical Museum of Sanford-Springvale on the evening of May 4. The Trio consists of Violinist, Tracey Jasas-Hardel, Cellist, Wayne Smith and pianist Anastasia Antonacos. This  concert was the last in the classical series for 2018-2019 and the well attended group of chamber music lovers showed their appreciation by […]

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two suspected short-range missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korean officials said, its second weapons launch in five days and a possible warning that nuclear disarmament talks with Washington could be in danger. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons flew 420 kilometers (260 […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that the Trump administration intends to challenge the right of federal district courts to issue rulings blocking nationwide policies, arguing that such injunctions are obstructing President Donald Trump’s agenda on immigration, health care and other issues. In a speech at the Federalist Society conference in Washington, […]

SANFORD — Retailers who sell products containing cannabidiol, known as CBD — from gummy candies to drinks — may no longer sell them to customers in Sanford who are younger than 21 years old. As well, retailers who sell the products will be regulated on how the items can be displayed. The Sanford City Council […]

SPRINGVALE — There are unlikely to be any long faces in the audience on Friday when Nasson Youth Theater presents “Fractured Shakespeare” at Nasson Little Theatre, located at 457 Main St. Fractured, you ask? Funny, is more like it. Director George Perkins explained that “Fractured Shakespeare” is a play made up of 20 minute versions […]

ARUNDEL — A local man who allegedly assaulted a woman and was later accused of punching a York County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the face on Tuesday evening was released from jail after posting $600 bail on Wednesday morning. The deputy deployed his stun gun and took Cody Rich, 27, into custody, said York County […]

A tractor trailer jack-knifed on Route 111  in Arundel near Cloutier’s Motor Sports at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, blocking both lanes of traffic on the heavily-traveled highway. After determining there was no injury, York County Sheriff’s Office deputies requested Arundel Fire and Rescue and Arundel highway personnel to help deal with the significant traffic […]

SANFORD — Three cases were heard Tuesday at Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center, part of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s program where they visit a couple of Maine high schools a year, giving young people a first-hand look at how the state’s highest court does business. Among questions raised were how many minutes does […]

BIDDEFORD — Pat Perry describes himself on his website as an artist who “writes and makes pictures through careful and cautious observation.” The Michigan–based artist has traveled all over the country taking photographs, drawing images and painting large murals that reflect his sense of observation. Later this month, Perry will be coming to Biddeford, to […]