SANFORD — Kristen Johnson recently did something she hasn’t done in 19 years — she walked. In fact, she walked twice, 232 steps the first day, and then 660 steps the following day. It felt great, she said. She took a step – and then another and another. “It was incredible,” said Johnson. “I was in […]
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Changes in recycling may take place for some Biddeford multi-family units
BIDDEFORD — Multi-family properties that have curbside recycling paid for by the city of Biddeford have high levels of contamination, according to the Public Works Department. As a result, the City Council is considering taking action that could end the recycling service for these properties. Based on a study during which the city’s Public Works […]
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Maine Lighthouse group giving away remaining license plate orders
BIDDEFORD — Now here’s a free offer that’s hard to pass up. The Maine Lighthouse Trust is giving away what it hopes will be Maine’s first lighthouse specialty license plate at no charge for a limited time. Following approval from the Maine Secretary of State to launch a campaign for Maine’s first lighthouse specialty license plate […]
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New sidewalks, driveway space could remedy Route 1 congestion
SACO – When considering the best way to improve the portion of Route 1 that spans Saco and Scarborough, an oft-heard idea is that of creating “complete streets.” During the Route 1 meeting at Saco City Hall on Dec. 5, T. Y. Lin International Engineer Tom Errico described “complete streets” as streets for everyone that […]
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Biddeford engineering students design product prototype for Arundel company
BIDDEFORD — Local businesses often reach out to the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology Engineer and Design students to help prototype new products or innovations. “The process is good for both the company and the students,” says BRCOT Engineering instructor, Ed Driscoll, whose Engineering and Architectural Design students recently helped Ergo Pros, an Arundel-based ergonomic […]
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Randolph suspects arrested on heroin, cocaine, fentanyl charges
RANDOLPH — A pair of Randolph residents were arrested on heroin, cocaine and fentanyl trafficking charges after a Thursday drug bust. Eric Colbert, 33, also known as “Grease,” “Korey” and “Kellz,” and Teresa Merrill, 50, were arrested at their 17 Kinderhook St. residence after a monthlong investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency that included […]
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Mills taps former Obama administration official to head DHHS
AUGUSTA –Gov.-elect Janet Mills has tapped a Mainer and former health policy expert in the Obama administration to be the commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Jeanne Lambrew, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth, worked in the Obama White House for seven years as the deputy director of health policy. She […]
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Poliquin ends recount but may still appeal court decision upholding ranked-choice voting
Rep. Bruce Poliquin on Friday ended the hand recount of ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race but might still appeal a federal judge’s ruling on his constitutional challenge of ranked-choice voting. In a statement posted to Twitter and Facebook, Poliquin pointed out that he captured the most votes on Election Day – a […]
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Chinese nationals charged with sex trafficking in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
Two Chinese nationals who were living in Concord, New Hampshire, have been arrested and charged with running a sex trafficking ring in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont that included homes and hotels in Portland, South Portland and Kittery. The case against Sou Chao Li, 37, and Derong Maio, 37, husband and wife, was outlined in […]
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Apple strikes deal to produce new ‘Peanuts’ content
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the “Peanuts” crew will have a new home on Apple’s streaming service. Apple has struck a deal with DHX Media to produce new “Peanuts” content. The global children’s content and brands company will develop and produce original programs for Apple including new series, specials and shorts based […]