Amy Allen didn’t think she’d like writing songs for somebody else. From a young age, she was the very definition of a singer-songwriter. She recorded her first studio album when she was still a student at Waynflete School in Portland, appeared on the NBC singing competition “The Voice” while in college and later fronted her […]

ROCKLAND — Police have charged a longtime employee in the Rockland Finance Department with stealing more than $5,000 from the city. Laurie Smith, 55, of Rockland was issued a summons last Friday alleging theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Rockland Police Chief Christopher Young said. Smith had been using a city credit card to make […]

OAKLAND — Shaking visibly and on the verge of tears, Kaitlyn Berthiaume did what came naturally. She found her mom. “I have no idea how I did it,” the Messalonskee High School senior said. “I honestly have no idea. I guess I love the sport so much I was willing to stick with it no […]

BIDDEFORD — The week leading up to a big performance is full of intense preparation. From running lines, to blocking out scenes and perfecting every facial expression, the Biddeford High School thespian troupe 7972 is preparing for their annual fall play. The group will perform in the Biddeford Middle School auditorium at 7 p.m. Nov. […]

LONDON (AP) — It seems British fans can’t get enough of the soon-to-be reunited Spice Girls. The band that peaked in the 1990s has added five shows to its planned reunion tour next year after fans complained they couldn’t buy tickets. The Spice Girls added extra gigs in London, Coventry and Manchester. The reunion tour […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH – The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or issued a summons from Sept. 17 to Sept. 30. • Mercadies Trepanier, 21, of Buxton, was arrested for violating bail conditions at 1:45 a.m. on Sept. 19. • Alexis Lambert, 21, of Biddeford, was arrested on a […]

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — The few residents of the burned-out Northern California city of Paradise who were able to inspect their property on Saturday saw nothing but disappointment. Nearly the entire city of 27,000 residents lay in ruins and most were still barred from returning to the still hazardous town where small fires continued to […]

YORK COUNTY — State agriculture and forest officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a potential pest that could threaten the state. According to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that has potential to spread throughout the northeast. Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect native […]

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Not a single resident of Paradise can be seen anywhere in town after most of them fled the burning Northern California community that may be lost forever. Abandoned, charred vehicles cluttered the main thoroughfare, evidence of the panicked evacuation a day earlier. Most of its buildings are in ruin. Entire neighborhoods […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Here’s a little ditty ’bout John and Meg. Singer John Mellencamp and actress Meg Ryan are getting married. The 56-year-old announced her engagement to the 67-year-old musician on Instagram . “ENGAGED!” is what she wrote. The post included a drawing of what appears to be the two holding hands. He’s also holding a […]