An early spring storm could dump as much as a foot of snow in some parts of Maine on Monday. The National Weather Service Office in Gray said the storm probably won’t have much of an impact in Portland and elsewhere in southern Maine, with maybe 1 or 2 inches of snow falling and melting […]
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Investigation of alleged Saco police misconduct continues
The investigation into alleged misconduct by the Saco police chief and a deputy chief could take several more weeks, according to a city official. Police Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress were placed on paid administrative leave on March 15 for reasons that have still not been publicly disclosed. City Administrator Kevin Sutherland initially said […]
Maine State Police arrest woman on New Hampshire most wanted list
Maine State Police said they have arrested a New Hampshire woman who was listed on Strafford County New Hampshire’s most wanted list. In a post on Facebook, state police said they arrested 34-year-old Lace Meatty of Rochester, New Hampshire, at a home in Lebanon on Friday afternoon. Meatty was arrested on a warrant charging her […]
Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay win at ACM Awards
Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay solidified themselves as the hottest group in country music with multiple wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where Keith Urban was named entertainer of the year and Kacey Musgraves won three honors. Urban won the top prize Sunday with his ninth nomination for the award, besting Chris Stapleton, […]
White House signals ‘never’ on tax returns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats will “never” see President Donald Trump’s tax returns, said White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, as a new front opened in the confrontation between the administration and Congress. Mulvaney accused Democrats of engaging in a “political stunt” and wanting “attention” after the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, […]
Date set for York County Special Olympics games
NORTH BERWICK — About 400 Special Olympians are expected to attend the York County Spring Games on Friday, May 10 at Noble High School in North Berwick. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 9 a.m. and events begin immediately thereafter and continue through 2 p.m. Special Olympics athletes from all over York County attend the annual […]
Motivational speaker to discuss drunk driving with students
YORK COUNTY — One night, like any other, Bobby Petrocelli slept in his bed next to his loving wife in their suburban home. He was startled awake and found himself in his kitchen. A drunk driver had crashed through Bobby’s home, killing his wife and changing his life forever. Rather than choosing anger, Bobby chose to […]
Trump attorney says IRS cannot legally release tax returns
WASHINGTON (AP) — An attorney representing President Donald Trump says a congressional request for Trump’s tax returns “would set a dangerous precedent” if granted and that the IRS cannot legally divulge the information. Democratic Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has asked the IRS to provide six years […]
Canceled: Officials show up for Saco Island auction
SACO — An auction for a much-discussed parcel of land in Saco has again been postponed for 60 days. The property in question is located at 110 Main St., also known as Saco Island East or Factory Island, and was purchased by J&B Partners in 2017 for $1.5 million. Bernie Saulnier said on April 2 […]
Kathie Lee Gifford wraps up 11 years with NBC’s ‘Today’ show
NEW YORK (AP) — Kathie Lee Gifford wrapped up 11 years with NBC’s “Today” show Friday with laughs, tears, Scripture and — of course — wine. The 65-year-old host received a standing ovation from the audience after rapper Flo Rida opened the program by singing that the studio was “Kathie Lee’s house.” Co-host Hoda Kotb […]