INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The History Channel has dropped out of a planned documentary on 1930s gangster John Dillinger that would have featured the proposed exhumation of his grave in Indianapolis sought by two relatives of the notorious criminal who question whether he’s truly buried there. A&E Networks spokesman Dan Silberman said Wednesday that The History […]
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After Dorian, Bahamas tackles massive clean-up
HIGH ROCK, Bahamas (AP) — Pastor Jeremiah Saunders stood in the golden afternoon sun and barely blinked as he debated what to pick out from the ruins of the church he built 22 years ago in the seaside village of High Rock on the eastern end of Grand Bahama island. A black-and-blue tie floated nearby […]
US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders. A crowd of victims’ relatives is expected at ground zero Wednesday, while President Donald Trump is scheduled to join an observance at the Pentagon. Vice President Mike Pence […]
Saco traffic committee to review suggested changes to Route 112
SACO — On Thursday night, Saco’s Traffic Safety Committee will be reviewing some proposed short-term recommendations from a recent transportation study that if implemented would impact Route 112 and some of the intersecting streets. The city of Saco partnered with the Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority last year on a Route […]
Assault, warrants, traffic violations on Sanford Police Log
SANFORD – The following people were arrested or charged by Sanford Police Aug. 30 to Sept. 9: • An 11-year-old was issued a summons charging assault on Perkins Court. • Franklin E. Ellison, 63, Springvale, was arrested on a warrant on Main Street. • Tony I. Atienna, 37, Sanford, was issued a summons charging assault […]
Coffee, cops and conversation set for Saco
SACO — The Saco Police Department is welcoming the public to come get to know some of their officers over a cup of coffee on Thursday. Representatives from the Saco Police Department, including local school resource officers, will be on hand at CIA Cafe, 9 Beach St., from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday. […]
Documentary series to feature discovery of World War II warship off Maine coast
The wreckage lay hidden, only a few miles offshore but 200 feet down, for more than 70 years. The USS Eagle PE-56 sank on April 23, 1945, off the coast of Cape Elizabeth. Of the 62 crew members on board, 49 died. The 13 survivors were rescued from the water by a Navy destroyer that […]
Sanford committee mulls next steps with homeless as winter looms
SANFORD – Since Sanford’s Homeless Task Force was established a month ago, about seven people have been admitted to York County Shelter Programs, including a mother with two children, aged 5 and 12. Another homeless individual is in a detox program for substance abuse, and two others may be heading to the shelter. Now, Sanford […]
Sanford candidate ballot set for fall election
SANFORD – On Election Day Nov. 5, voters will choose two candidates from a slate of four for Sanford City Council. For the Sanford School Committee, only two people are running for two openings, so they are virtually assured election, barring a successful write-in campaign. City Clerk Sue Cote said she has had no requests […]
Ogunquit Playhouse + ‘Menopause The Musical’ = ROFLMAO hormonal hilarity
“Menopause The Musical,” the popular musical comedy femme-omena and Las Vegas’ longest-running musical in history, hits the Ogunquit Playhouse stage with a seismic splash of feminine celebration, fun music, super talent, and unfettered laughter. Created by Jeanie Linders (and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine), and directed by Tony Award-winning Seth […]