SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disney raised the curtain on a hotly anticipated video steaming service that’s aiming to topple industry pioneer Netflix, once a valuable ally of the Magic Kingdom. The service, called Disney Plus, has been in the works for more than year, but Thursday marked the first time that the longtime entertainment powerhouse […]

AUGUSTA — Lawmakers heard emotional testimony Wednesday on a bill that would ban state-licensed counselors from using “conversion therapy” to try to alter the sexual orientation or gender identity of juveniles in Maine. The bill’s supporters hope for better results this legislative session, one year after Republican Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a similar measure. Democratic Gov. […]

BIDDEFORD — Starting Thursday, April 18, those used to disposing of as much as they want, whenever they want for no charge at Biddeford’s Hill Street transfer station will notice some significant changes. An ordinance amendment, passed 7-2 by Biddeford City Council on March 19, will limit the amount of household items residents can dispose […]

SANFORD — When Judy Camuso became commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in February, she became the first female leader of the department and the first staff member promoted to that role in many years. Among the goals she has set for herself in the top job is to better get the word out about […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched its second supersized rocket and for the first time landed all three boosters Thursday, a year after sending up a sports car on the initial test flight. The new and improved Falcon Heavy thundered into the early evening sky with a communication satellite called Arabsat, the rocket’s first […]

WATERBORO  — York County Sheriff William  L. King Jr. said deputies believe a woman who was driving on West Road near Ross Corner in Waterboro on Wednesday suffered a medical event that caused her to lose control of her vehicle, which then became airborne. The vehicle, a 2-15 Ford Escape driven by Christine Morrison, 65, […]

SACO — A benefit for the nonprofit organization The Purple Iris Foundation will take place in June at the Elks Lodge in Saco. The benefit is held in honor of Tom Keith, who passed away last September after a battle with pancreatic cancer,. It will take place on Saturday, June 15 from 7 to 11 […]

BUXTON — A traffic stop in Buxton of a suspect wanted for six outstanding arrest warrants has led to additional drug charges being filed in the case. According to Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline, Buxton Officer Warren Day stopped a vehicle in town Saturday and arrested Levi Hanson, 30, of Buxton for the outstanding warrants, […]

BIDDEFORD — Actions taken by the Biddeford City Council last week are designed to increase development of the city’s mill district. One of the those actions was to approve “in concept” a credit enhancement with Riverdam, LLC, to aid with development of Riverdam Mill, which has been described as one of the more problematic properties […]