The Maine State Police and the State Fire Marshal’s Office charged a Whiting man Tuesday with conspiracy to commit murder and arson. Robert Boggia, 33, who has been in the Washington County Jail since his capture in February, is accused of plotting to kill a witness in a pending criminal case against him, said Steve […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Perhaps nowhere is the choice facing voters next Tuesday more vividly on display than in the battle for control of the U.S. House. Democrats are fielding more women and minority candidates than ever, while Republicans are trying to hold their majority with mostly white men. The disparity highlights a trend that has […]

BOSTON — James “Whitey” Bulger, the murderous Boston gangster who benefited from a corrupt relationship with the FBI before spending 16 years as one of America’s most wanted men, was slain in federal prison. He was 89. Bulger was found unresponsive Tuesday morning at the U.S. penitentiary in West Virginia where he’d just been transferred, […]

BIDDEFORD — The largest field of runners yet will line up Saturday morning in Biddeford to compete in the Trot for Catholic Education 5K race, an annual event and fundraiser to benefit St. James School. Proceeds from the race are used to keep tuition costs affordable and scholarships available for parents and families wishing to send […]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — As thousands in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community began burying their dead President Donald Trump encountered hundreds of protesters when he arrived to pay his respects. Funerals were held Tuesday for a beloved family doctor, a pillar of the congregation, and two 50-something brothers known as the Rosenthal “boys.” Thousands of mourners jammed a […]

SANFORD – Police in Sanford are asking for the public to help them identify a man who robbed the L’il Mart convenience store  at 1438 Main St., near the south Sanford roundabout,  at about 8:18 p.m. Tuesday. Sanford Police Det. Sgt. Matthew Jones said that a white man,  about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The retirement of State Rep. George Hogan has created an opportunity for two Old Orchard Beach residents to take over his House District 13 seat, which he has held since 2014. Newcomer Lori Gramlich is running on the Democratic side, while former Republican State Rep. Sharri MacDonald is looking to regain […]

SANFORD – Flemish Master Weavers, the south Sanford-based manufacturer of area rugs, has prevailed in its application for relief from an 8.8 percent import tariff on yarn used to manufacture the rugs. Maine’s Congressional delegation announced the exemption from the tariff on Tuesday. “The ruling by the Foreign Trade Zones Board helps to level the […]

SACO – Seniors looking for resources to improve their health and well being need look no further. The Saco Annual Wellness Fair, sponsored by Age Friendly Saco and Saco Parks and Recreation, will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Saco Community Center, 75 Franklin St. The fair will include four […]

WATERBORO – With 5 p.m. Thursday as the deadline, the community of Waterboro with about 8,000 residents, including  5,165 registered voters, was well on its way to having 1,000 or more absentee ballot requests. That is because town officials put the word early that the Massabesic East school building on the grounds of Massabesic High […]