A new Maine-based company called Covetrus Inc. is expected to make its debut Friday as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Stock Market exchange. Covetrus, formed from the merger of Portland-based Vets First Choice and a division of Melville, New York-based Henry Schein Inc., would become Maine’s largest publicly traded company by far with annual revenue […]

NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — Officials in a small Arizona border city passed a resolution Wednesday night condemning the installation of new razor wire that now covers the entirety of a tall border wall through downtown. The City Council in Nogales, which sits on the border with Nogales, Mexico, wants the federal government to remove all […]

BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Jan. 23 to Feb. 4: • Michael M. Goldberg, 38, of Biddeford, was arrested for criminal attempt and domestic violence (assault). • Telsa A. Staff, 22, of Topsham, was arrested for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (shoplifting), possession of […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH – A man wanted on multiple warrants led police on a car chase from Old Orchard Beach to Standish on Wednesday. Old Orchard Beach Police dispatched to 173 East Grand Ave. around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving a call from a woman stating that Edward Lapore was on his way to […]

SANFORD – The following people were arrested or issued a summons by Sanford Police from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4: • David W. Fleming, 34, Sanford, was issued a summons charging he violated a protective order on Nason Street. • Travis T. Marcil, 36, Springvale, was arrested on a warrant on Railroad Avenue. • Jacob […]

SACO — City councilors in Saco will review information from the city’s finance director and decide next week which direction it wants Saco to pursue when developing a proposed budget for the next fiscal year. After hearing three different budget directives from Finance Director Glenys Salas on Monday night, the City Council voted to wait […]

BIDDEFORD — A new musical will be performed at the City Theater in Biddeford next month and cast members have been chosen for the award-winning musical. “The Light in the Piazza” is described as “a wondrous fable that is as simple and complicated as love itself,” by the theater’s artistic director and director of the […]

BIDDEFORD — The hottest ticket on sale right now in Biddeford isn’t for a championship sporting event, movie or a rap concert and it doesn’t cost a fortune. For just $10, participants can spend a Saturday evening doing the Twist, the Watusi, the Swim, the Stroll and the Pony at the 16th Oldies Benefit Dance on […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Face to face with emboldened Democrats, President Donald Trump called on Washington to cast aside “revenge, resistance and retribution” and end “ridiculous partisan investigations” in a State of the Union address delivered at a vulnerable moment for his presidency. Trump appealed Tuesday night for bipartisanship but refused to yield on the hard-line […]

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — ABC’s “Modern Family,” the five-time Emmy Award winner for best comedy, will end its run next year after 11 seasons. ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke announced the end of the series about the boisterous extended family on Tuesday. It will finish three seasons short of the longest-running sitcom ever, “The Adventures […]