A former Bath school bus driver will serve 364 days in jail for secretly taking “upskirt” photosof elementary, middle and high school students who were passengers on his bus. Timothy McGowan, 52, pleaded guilty in West Bath District Court and on Tuesday was sentenced by District Judge Daniel Billings on one count each of invasion of […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around. Jones’ departure was confirmed by a person familiar with the change who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss Jones’ status with the […]

YARMOUTH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a group of Yarmouth residents over a new charter provision that blocks town and school employees from serving on the town council. One of the plaintiffs is Meghan Casey, a current town councilor and teacher at Yarmouth High […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Summer isn’t over yet, and this weekend provides plenty to celebrate with the return of the Blues Festival at The Ballpark. The sixth annual Blues Festival is set to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and continue until 6 p.m. at The Ballpark, at the end of Ballpark Way, Old Orchard […]

SANFORD – Veterans from across York County are being thanked for their service in a tangible way this September, in the form of weekly gift vouchers for use at the Sanford Farmer’s Market. Vouchers for Veterans kicks off at the Sanford market on Saturday Sept. 7. Each Saturday throughout September, York County veterans can receive […]

BIDDEFORD  — Bishop Robert P. Deeley of the Diocese of Portland will be on hand to bless and dedicate the new St. André Health Care Memory Care Garden in Biddeford when it officially opens next month. The 5,600-square-foot garden was created in back of the health care facility at 407 Pool St. in Biddeford, where there […]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Dorian made a last-minute shift in its path on Tuesday, threatening Puerto Rico with a direct hit as forecasters said it could reach near-hurricane strength in its approach to the U.S. territory. The storm is expected to pass over or near western and central Puerto Rico on […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH —The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or issued a summons from July 5 to July 7, 2019. • Mac’Oneil Katihabwa, 18, of Portland, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and refusing to submit to arrest. • Tyler Janvrin, 26, of Rochester, New Hampshire was […]

SANFORD – The following people were arrested or charged by Sanford Police from Aug. 22 to Aug. 26, 2019: • Steven Lachance, 58, of Berwick, was issued a summons charging he failed to register his vehicle for more than 150 days on Main Street. • Carly Aline Zysk, 34, of Lebanon was arrested on a […]