WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden public airing of Donald Trump talking about paying for a Playboy model’s silence marks a turning point in the legal game of cat-and-mouse between the president and the lawyer who once promised to take a bullet for Trump but now seems out to save himself. The feud between Trump and […]

ALFRED — A former teaching colleague of Jill Lamontagne testified that the two were enjoying strawberry rhubarb crisp and wine at her Kennebunkport home on May 10, 2017 which is  the same afternoon that the alleged victim had testified the two had a sexual encounter at her West Kennebunk home. Sara Young said she had retired […]

ALFRED — The husband of a former Kennebunk High School  teacher who is on trial in connection with sexual assault charges involving a student, said it wasn’t unusual for his wife to come of the aid of students when they needed help. Steve Lamontagne took the stand shortly before noon in the case involving his wife, […]

SANFORD — A suspect arrested on Monday on a felony extortion charge was expected to make a first court appearance on Wednesday afternoon. Sanford Police say Candace Hallczuk, 30, of Sanford, was taken into custody following a call to police at about 2:45 p.m. Monday. Police were called by an individual who reported possible harassment, […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A secretly recorded tape of Donald Trump by his longtime personal lawyer was played on CNN Tuesday night in which the two can be heard talking about a potential payment for a Playboy model’s story about an alleged affair and the soon-to-be president is heard discussing whether to “pay with cash.” […]

ALFRED — A forensic cyber expert testified Tuesday that 94 text messages were sent between former Kennebunk High School teacher Jill Lamontagne and the 17-year -old she is accused of sexually assaulting between May 28 and June 9, 2017. As well, the pair exchanged 86 telephone calls during a six-month period, according to forensic expert […]

  SACO — City officials are considering an ordinance changes to align with a recently signed beach agreement that would impact dogs on the beach while plovers are nesting. The revised ordinance would require all dogs to be leashed and under the voice control of their owner on beaches were piping plovers or least terns […]

NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Demi Lovato says she is awake and recovering with her family after the pop singer was reportedly hospitalized Tuesday for an overdose. “Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support,” Lovato’s representative said in a statement […]

SACO — A fire that destroyed a garage on Monday in Saco may have originated with a motorcycle that had been left running inside the building. Firefighters responded to a call at 78 Jenkins Road around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, said Chief John Duross. Duross said firefighters arrived to find a detached two car garage […]

BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from July 15 to July 20, 2018: • Michael D. Bissonnette, 53, a transient, was issued a summons for drinking in public. • Shelly M. Brownstein, 47, of Alfred, was issued a summons for failure to register vehicle. • Preston C. […]