SALT LAKE CITY — Planned Parenthood clinics in several states are charging new fees, tapping financial reserves, intensifying fundraising and warning of more unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases after its decision to quit a $260 million federal family planning program in an abortion dispute with the Trump administration. The fallout is especially intense in […]

SANFORD – Construction of the new behavioral health unit at Sanford Medical Center of Southern Maine Health Care is set to begin, with a view to a spring or summer opening next year. Ultimately, the unit, which will be operated by Maine Behavioral Healthcare, will accommodate up to 42 patients in a mix of private […]

ALFRED – The tax rate in Alfred is increasing by 50 cents this year, to $16.40 per $1,000 worth of the assessed property value, up from $15.90. Alfred Treasurer Fred Holt said the municipal budget increased about $300,000 this fiscal year and the town’s contribution to RSU 57 by about $50,000. The value of the […]

SACO — The Saco School Department signed a one-year lease with First Parish Congregational Church for classroom space for part of its expanded Pre-Kindergarten program. The School Department is expanding its Pre-K program after a successful pilot year during the 2018-2019 school year. About 125 students are enrolled for the upcoming school year, which starts […]

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg brought his message of hope for a brighter future to Maine on Thursday, promising to fight for climate change and gun reform, and to welcome immigrants seeking refuge from violence and persecution in their home countries. The mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also lashed out at President Trump during a […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The group announced Wednesday that the 69-year-old Owen is suffering from migraines and vertigo, and doctors say he needs more time to recover. The news comes after a string […]

A new Maine credit union catering to farmers and food producers has been granted regulatory approval to begin operations. Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union, based in Unity, received its charter from the National Credit Union Administration on Aug. 14, the credit union announced Friday. Maine Harvest will serve the employees and roughly 13,000 members of […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, long an ardent defender of President Donald Trump, is joining the broadcast organization long favored by the first viewer. Fox News says Sanders has been hired to provide political commentary and analysis across all its properties, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network and […]

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Escalating an international spat , President Donald Trump said Wednesday he scrapped his trip to Denmark because the prime minister made a “nasty” statement when she rejected his idea to buy Greenland as an absurdity. “You don’t talk to the United States that way, at least under me,” Trump told reporters in Washington. “I thought […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH – The Old Orchard Beach Fire Department will have a new ambulance in its fleet next year. The Fire Department responds to nearly 3,000 calls a year. The department has a fire chief, deputy fire chief, billing clerk, 16 full-time firefighters, 25 part-time emergency medical service personnel, 18 call force and 20 […]