SACO — Erosion has eaten away at Saco’s shoreline for decades. It’s an age-old problem, and a newly revitalized advocacy group is demanding a solution. Coastal erosion has long been blamed on the Saco Jetty, a stone structure that stretches from the mouth of Saco River 6,600 feet into the ocean in the Camp Ellis […]

For Brian Boru’s longtime patrons, a piece of “Old Portland” will disappear when the Irish-style pub in the heart of downtown pours its last pint early Monday. The bar announced in a Facebook post Friday morning that it will close at 1 a.m. on Monday. Daniel Steele, Brian Boru’s owner, said he is grateful for […]

THOMASTON — A 25-year-old man who had been convicted in Connecticut on a weapons charge was charged with threatening to bring a gun to the Thomaston Walmart after he shared a video of himself wearing a ski mask and holding an AR-15 rifle. Jeremy H. Rogers, previously of Norwalk, Connecticut, was arrested shortly before 7 […]

OWLS HEAD — The Owls Head Transportation Museum raised more than $3.6 million in weekend sales at its annual New England Auto Auction, held Aug. 16-17. More than 230 vehicles and more than 250 automotive collectibles crossed the block. The auction attracted more than 500 bidders from across the country. This year’s event offered an […]

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s foreign minister on Friday called U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a “poisonous plant of American diplomacy” and vowed to “shutter the absurd dream” that sanctions will force a change in Pyongyang. The North’s blistering rhetoric may dim the prospect for an early resumption of nuclear negotiations between […]

SANFORD – The following people were recently arrested or charged by Sanford Police from Aug. 14 through Aug. 21: • Joseph Miller, 24, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, was issued a summons charging he drove without a license on Carl Broggi Highway. • Martin C. Bruneau, 29, Sanford, was issued a summons at the intersection of North […]

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — First-grade teacher Hillary Madrigal jumped to a nearby school district last year, lured by higher salaries that would allow her to quit her second job as a housekeeper and buy a new car. “I have a college degree. I felt I could make a difference in people’s lives as a […]

KENNEBUNK — Seldom has such a group of artistic talent ever been assembled in Kennebunk t0 create a visual source of pride to be admired while helping a business owner rebrand and liven up his establishment. Visitors to Christian’s Cafe and Eatery at 41 Main St. in Kennebunk were surprised to find that a crew of […]

Two men suffered minor injuries when a float plane crashed while taking off on Rangeley Lake on Thursday. The pilot, David Taisey, 69, of Pownal, and his sole passenger, Mike Koob, 53, of Oquossoc, were able to get out of the plane and swim to shore. They were treated at a local medical center and […]