WATERVILLE — Police were called to Water Street Monday afternoon for a report of a cat with an arrow in its back, but the animal took off before an officer could capture it. Waterville Police Department Deputy Chief Bill Bonney said the report came in around 1 p.m. Monday. “When the officer got on scene, […]

TORONTO (AP) — Investigators are digging into the life of a 29-year-old man trying to explain what prompted him to fire a handgun into restaurants and cafes in a lively Toronto neighborhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman and wounding 13 others. The family of Faisal Hussain, who died during an exchange of […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan McCain’s first instinct when approached to join “The View” was to say no — until her father, Sen. John McCain, convinced her to look past her trepidation to see the opportunity. In less than a year, she’s become a reason to watch ABC’s daytime talk show. McCain brings a feisty […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of six former top national security officials who have been critical of his administration, a move that opponents and experts say would be an unprecedented politicization of the clearance process. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that the president is […]

ALFRED — The alleged victim in the sex trial of former Kennebunk High School teacher Jill Lamontagne testified Monday that their relationship began when she was helping him improve his English grade, but then became more intimate. “Things became more personal between us I guess, and then escalated to sexual,” he said on the stand […]

WELLS — The first annual Wells Democratic Town Committee Scholarship has been awarded to Wells High School graduate Megan Schneider. She was honored at the regular monthly meeting of the Wells Democrats on Sunday, July 15. The goal of the scholarship is to highlight a Wells student who exemplifies core democratic values, a commitment to service, […]

KENNEBUNK —  At 9 a.m. this Saturday, July 28, hundreds of runners and walkers will set out to cover the scenic 3.1 miles of the 11th Annual Nicole’s Run/ Ellie’s Walk. The 5K run or walk starts and finishes at Lord’s Point, Kennebunk Beach and registration opens at 6:45 a.m. with a 1K Kids’ Fun Run […]

  Reagan Mendros, of Saco, makes a bracelet at a children’s craft activity at Alfred Festival on Saturday. The three day festival in Alfred offered a host of family-friendly activities including a parade, music, craft sale and talent show.

SANFORD — The following people were arrested or charged by Sanford Police July 9 through July 19. If there is no listing for a specific date, it means no one was arrested or charged on that day, according to police logs provided by the agency: • Elijah Jeffrey Heidenstrom, 21 South Berwick, was issued a […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Capping a week of drama, back tracking, a double negative and blistering statements from allies about his attitude toward Russian election interference, President Donald Trump on Sunday was back to referring to “a big hoax.” Trump spent days trying to reassure the country that he accepts that the longtime foe interfered in […]