SACO — Many have at least a few items in their closets they no longer wear – that pair of jeans that no longer fits, that sweater that looked better on the rack, or that unused gift from a well-intentioned relative. Those items can be donated to Saco Grange 53, which is accepting gently used […]

A Madawaska man was sentenced Monday to serve 18 months in prison for illegally importing large quantities of Ritalin and Xanax from the Philippines. Tristan Nelson, 39, of Madawaska was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor by Judge John A. Woodcock, U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank said in a news release. Nelson will be […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After a two-year chase, a NASA spacecraft arrived Monday at the ancient asteroid Bennu, its first visitor in billions of years. The robotic explorer Osiris-Rex pulled within 12 miles (19 kilometers) of the diamond-shaped space rock. It will get even closer in the days ahead and go into orbit around […]

BRUNSWICK — A Maine landmark is up for sale. The Fat Boy, a Brunswick car hop drive-in that has been dishing up burgers, fries and lobster rolls since the mid-1950s, is on the market. Fat Boy had announced it was closing after Labor Day in Facebook page post in August, but indicated it was only […]

KENNEBUNKPORT — Hats of all kinds were on parade during one popular event off Kennebunkport’s 11-day long Christmas Prelude celebration, which ushers in the holiday season at the this coastal tourist town in southern Maine. Grinches, a mailbox with letters to Santa, a giant chicken wearing a top hat and lots of reindeer were among […]

HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush is set to embark on his final tour of Washington, the capital city that is remembering the 41st president’s lifetime of public service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with one term as president and was characterized throughout by what admirers say was his innate […]

CHICAGO (AP) — Bono will speak in Chicago about his efforts to combat AIDS and extreme poverty in Africa. The lead singer of the rock band U2 is scheduled to appear Thursday at an Economic Club of Chicago dinner meeting. He’ll participate in a discussion with Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson, who is also the […]

LIMERICK — Two New Hampshire residents were arrested and are being held in York County Jail in Alfred, after attempting, and failing, to elude York County Sheriff deputies, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Shawn Davis, 28, East Wakefield, New Hampshire, and Martina Cervantes, 27, of Concord, New Hampshire, were arrested after leading deputies on a […]

BIDDEFORD — Interviewing for a job can be a nerve-wracking experience. You may never get a second chance to make a first impression, but some students from Biddeford High School have the experience to make sure the first impression is a good one. Tracey Collins, career pathways coordinator for the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology, teaches […]