PARSONSFIELD — A suspect whom police say smashed a woman’s cell phone and the windshield on her mother’s vehicle, and then proceeded to kick the interior of a police cruiser following his arrest, is facing four misdemeanor charges. Elliot Delgado-Acevedo, 24, of Parsonsfield, is charged with two counts of criminal mischief, resisting arrest and unlawful […]

BIDDEFORD — There’s no question residents of Biddeford love their pets and will do almost anything to ensure their animal companions are happy and healthy. But some also sought a spiritual advantage early Thursday morning by bringing their beloved four-legged friends to the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony at St. James School. Rev. Dominic […]

An elementary school teacher from North Yarmouth who disappeared from her home overnight Sunday had sought emergency medical help and had a “safety assessment” earlier that day after experiencing anxiety, her husband said. The details about Kristin Westra, 47, and her attempt to seek medical help were released by her husband, Jay, who spoke for the first […]

The former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delivered a rousing call-to-action Wednesday to Maine environmental and conservation leaders in the face of the Trump’s administration attempts to rollback policies on climate change and pollution. In a speech to several hundred at a Maine Conservation Voters event in Portland, former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy […]

Members of the Maine Warden Service head out as the search for the body of a missing skydiver continues at Skydive New England. Brett Bickford, 41, of Rochester, N.H., a skydive instructor, became detached from his partner during a tandem jump from an airplane Thursday afternoon. JILL BRADY/Portland Press Herald Investigators say it will take […]

SANFORD – Landscaping companies were smoothing loam outside the building while contractors were working inside and teachers and other staff were unpacking at the new Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center. It was Thursday morning and classes are scheduled to open in the brand new facility on Tuesday. That means everyone is working hard […]

SACO — Incumbent District 31 State Senator, Democrat Justin Chenette, is facing opposition from Republican Stavros Mendros. Senate District 31 covers Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach, Saco and part of Buxton. Chenette, 27, is the marketing director for Saco Sport and Fitness and owner of Chenette Media. Chenette served in the state house for four […]

SANFORD – Medical marijuana growers in the process of setting up their businesses are asking the Sanford City Council to reconsider enacting the portion of a proposed moratorium that would ban new medical marijuana growing facilities for 180 days. The Sanford City Council on Tuesday took the first steps toward instituting a moratorium on several […]

Sen. Susan Collins called the FBI report into allegations of sexual misconduct against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh a “very thorough investigation” Thursday. “It appears to be a very thorough investigation, but I am going back later today to personally read the interviews,” Collins said after leaving a closed-door briefing with her Republican colleagues. […]

SANFORD – An idea to help those who might need a hand, sparked by some local churches several years ago, continues on Monday with Communities Care Day at North Parish UCC Church, 895 Main St. in Sanford. There will be free meals, a free store, haircuts and more from 8:30 a.m. To 1 p.m. Organizers […]