ALFRED – Ask York County Sheriff William L. King Jr. about the numbers of jail inmates who have opioid use disorder, and he’s pretty blunt. “I walk through the (jail) doors everyday and eight to 10 people are detoxing, “ he said. “Many  already have.” But being detoxed doesn’t mean someone is free of opioids, […]

NEW YORK (AP) — In the years after Steve Perry left Journey, he didn’t sing for anyone — not even for himself. No songs in the shower, humming tunes on the radio, or private concerts for family or friends. He was that burnt out, despite owning one of the most powerful voices in rock ‘n’ […]

MECHANIC FALLS — The owner of the former Marcal Paper Mill said Tuesday he does not have insurance on the building that was destroyed by a fire Sunday. He also said he is dying of cancer. Charles Starbird bought the old mill about 10 years ago and had insured the property when there was a […]

Incumbent Chellie Pingree continues to outraise her challengers in the 1st District congressional race, pulling in almost twice as much in the most recent quarter and leaving her with more cash on hand for the final weeks of the race. Things are much tighter in the 2nd District, where Democratic challenger Jared Golden has slightly […]

SACO — A motorcyclist from Buxton has died from injuries he sustained during a collision with an automobile at the intersection of Buxton and Jenkins roads in Saco earlier this month. According to Saco Deputy Police Chief Jack Clements, first responders were called to the scene of an accident about 7 p.m. Oct. 3 where a […]

SACO — Police in Saco have arrested a suspect who is accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 14. According to Saco Deputy Police Chief Jack Clements, on Oct. 9 authorities received a report of a person under the age of 14 being sexually assaulted in the city. “Detectives from Saco Police Department […]

SANFORD – Incumbent Democrat Anne-Marie Mastraccio is challenged by Republican Pamela Buck in the race to represent House District 18, part of Sanford. Mastraccio, a retired public health dental hygienist and office manager for her husband’s optometric practice, served nine years on the Sanford School Committee and 12 years on the Town Council. She is […]

BIDDEFORD — Southern Maine Health Care was presented with the Non-Profit Business of the Year Award by the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel Chamber at its annual meeting last week. Incoming KKA Chamber President Becky Jacobs presented the award to SMHC Chief Executive Officer Nate Howell. The award recognizes a nonprofit organization which, through the efforts […]

WATERBORO — Brian Laich, a science teacher at Massabesic High School, lives by the Japanese proverb: “Even dust piled up builds a mountain.” His interest in Japanese culture parallels his reverence of  the phrase, and in the spirit of pursuing his vision, he began Massabesic’s first Japanese Culture Club earlier this year. On Sept. 20, […]

Central Maine Power Co. had restored electricity Tuesday night to most of the 95,000 customers who lost service after power lines were damaged by strong winds that swept through the state early in the day, toppling trees and snapping limbs. Just under 7,400 customers remained without power as of 10:13 p.m. Tuesday, according to CMP’s […]