LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman was shot and killed when a gunman ran into a busy Los Angeles supermarket where he held dozens of people hostage for about three hours Saturday before handcuffing himself and surrendering to police. No hostages were seriously hurt. About two hours before taking the hostages, police say the man […]

ROCKLAND — A 20-year-old Cushing man will serve 120 days in jail for making threats against Oceanside High School in March if he meets certain conditions over the next year, otherwise he will serve a year in jail. Thomas E. Sawyer of Cushing pleaded guilty July 12 to terrorizing and violating a condition of release. A deferred […]

YARMOUTH — Saturday morning attendees at the Yarmouth Clam Festival had big questions on their minds such as, “What exactly is in a lime rickey?” and “Who will win the celebrity clam-shucking competition?” Visitors said there was a lot to dig at the 53rd annual clam festival, which kicked off its biggest day Saturday with […]

SANFORD — A “Boil Water Order” issued Friday morning by the Sanford Water District for the area surrounding the Airport Industrial Park has been lifted. According to David Parent, Sanford Water District superintendent, all samples taken after a contractor broke a water line in the area were negative for possible contamination. “The water is, and as […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Town officials say the rate of contamination in recycling is less than anticipated. Like many municipalities in the area, Old Orchard Beach contracts with Ecomaine to process its recyclable materials. Recyclables are picked up weekly at homes, and those who live in apartment or condominium buildings or mobile home parks can […]

The Annual Bacon Street Festival, a free event for all community members offered as part of the National Night Out campaign, is celebrating its 11th year of offering family-friendly fun on Sunday, Aug. 5. This year’s event will be held at 39 Sullivan St. in St. Andre’s senior housing parking lot in the Bacon Street […]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Wonder Woman 1984” is only three and a half weeks into production, but that didn’t stop star Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins from bringing some footage to Comic-Con. Audiences in the comic book convention’s Hall H on Saturday got an early look at a scene where Diana Prince saves a […]

KENNEBUNKPORT — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Kennebunkport Police from July 2 to July 13, 2018. Alana Craig, 35, of Kennebunkport, was issued a summons for exceeding the posted speed limit after the above violation was observed on Dyke Road. Maureen Dempsey, 21, of Kennebunkport, was issued a summons for […]

CAPE NEDDICK — Clay Hill Farm is proud to announce the opening of a new outdoor artistic venture: The ‘Dreams Feed Me’ Sculpture Garden by Saco artist Patrick Pierce. This collection of contemporary sculptures embodies history, nature, beauty and purpose. Made of steel, copper, bronze and wood, the seven-piece show brings fulfillment to a rarely explored […]

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Africa on Saturday on a four-nation visit seeking deeper military and economic ties while his rival in a bitter trade war, the Trump administration, shows little interest in the world’s second most populous continent. This is Xi’s first trip abroad since he was appointed to […]