PORTLAND — A Waterboro man convicted in June of luring a woman to a remote residence in Arundel in 2015, assaulting her with a cattle prod-shaped taser cane and attempting to force her into a van for ransom has appealed his conviction. Christopher T. Hall was found guilty of aggravated assault and attempted kidnapping, both […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump rails against an influx of migrants at the border, two of his most influential White House power players are at odds over the future of his immigration policy. Fresh off orchestrating a shake-up at the Department of Homeland Security, an ascendant Stephen Miller is making a renewed push […]

KENNEBUNKPORT — The Kennebunkport Historical Society has acquired two 19th century watercolor paintings by a well-known artist of that era. According to Kirsten Camp, executive director of the historical society, the paintings were a gift from donor Sally Lockwood of Somerville, Massachusetts, who wanted to ensure that the paintings had a permanent home in a town […]

ALFRED — Limington Contract Deputy Eric Trainque participated in the 2019 Massachusetts Best Warrior Competition held at Joint Base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, from April 4 to April 6. As well as serving as a deputy with the York County Sheriff’s Office, Trainque is a member of the Army National Guard, 1166 Transportation Company, headquartered […]

BATH — There are now four wild animals that have tested positive for rabies in Bath this year, Bath police say. Bath police ask the public to be aware, maintain control of pets and keep their vaccinations up to date. On Feb. 1, Bath’s animal control officer responded to an incident involving two dogs and […]

The owner of a Scarborough home improvement company who has a long history of workplace safety violations has been charged with workplace manslaughter in the death of a roofer who was not wearing federally required fall protection when he fell to his death from a roof at a house on Munjoy Hill in December, according […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A massage parlor in Old Orchard Beach  was shut down Wednesday by city code enforcement officers following a search of the business by police. Old Orchard Beach Police Captain David Hemingway said officers executed the search warrant about 10:30 a.m. at the Oriental Massage Parlor at 34 Saco Ave. Separately, code […]

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would eliminate all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccines. The bill – approved on a 8-5 party-line vote – with all Democrats voting yes and all Republicans opposed – will now go to the full state Legislature for floor votes. If […]

SANFORD — Earlier this year, Strategies for a Stronger Sanford put out the word that they were looking to honor some people in the community for their support of kids, youth and families and were seeking  nominations. They were looking to give out their High Five awards — recognition of the work done, often behind the […]