SACO — Two seaside condos were destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning in Saco. Firefighters responded to a residential fire alarm at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Baywood Colony condominium complex at 311 Seaside Ave. Crews were halfway to the scene when they were told there was a fire in a two-unit condominium building, […]

AUGUSTA — Each year, tens of millions of tourists flock to Maine. In 2017 alone, there were nearly 37 million. Some are hoping that some of those visitors will stick around after their vacation and make their trip to Maine permanent. And to let visitors know they are wanted year round, a bill has been […]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday hardened their positions about a border wall, casting doubt on the prospects of Capitol Hill negotiations intended to reach a compromise and avoid a second government shutdown. “There’s not going to be any wall money in the legislation,” Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters. Her […]

WELLS  — The following people were arrested or issued a summons by Wells Police from Jan. 24 through Jan. 27: • Charles Norton, 41, of Kennebunk, was issued a summons charging he drove with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Sanford Road. He is scheduled to appear at York District Court on April […]

TURNER — A woman was killed late Thursday when she was hit by a vehicle on Route 4. Police, fire and rescue crews were called to an area near Lower Street about 9 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a truck. Early reports were that the victim was badly […]

SKOWHEGAN — The prognosticating pastor who publicly predicted the final score in the Patriots’ win in the AFC title game is forecasting a New England victory in Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta on Sunday. The final score, according to the Rev. Mark Tanner? New England Patriots, 34. Los Angeles Rams, 24. “I’m just thinking that, […]

PORTLAND — The great black hawk whose unusual presence in a Portland park drew visitors from across the country had to be euthanized because of extensive frostbite damage to its feet and legs, the group caring for the bird announced Thursday. The rare hawk, native to the tropics of Central and South America, was first seen […]

Former University of Maine football linebacker Trevor Bates, who plays for the Detroit Lions, is being held at a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation after he allegedly punched a police officer in the face after being arrested early Saturday in New York City. Bates, 25, of Westbrook was taken to a hospital after he hit […]

BIDDEFORD — A new partnership between University of New England and the University of Maine School of Law will save students who are pursuing studies in maritime law time and money. The University of Maine School of Law is located in Portland and part of the University of Maine school system. University of New England […]