BIDDEFORD — Among the key issues facing the planet in the 21st century are how to properly feed populations, stabilizing coastlines and creating sustainable jobs in each nation going forward. According to studies conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, aquaculture, or the process of farmed seafood, will be crucial for supporting America’s seafood production, rebuilding […]

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. says Moscow is ready to discuss a possible visit by President Vladimir Putin to Washington after an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump. Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said Friday that Russia “was always open to such proposals. We are ready for discussions on this subject.” However he noted […]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Breaking Bad” is gone, but Walter White may be coming back to television. “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan said Thursday at Comic-Con that there is an excellent chance that the Bryan Cranston character and Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman will be in the show’s spinoff “Better Call Saul” at some point. Gilligan, […]

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A flurry of unexpected tornadoes swept through central Iowa, injuring at least 17 people, flattening buildings in three cities and forcing the evacuation of a hospital. Residents — and even weather forecasters — were taken by surprise Thursday as the tornadoes hit Marshalltown, Pella and Bondurant. Ten people were injured […]

MOSCOW — Having Donald Trump in the White House is looking increasingly like a liability for the Kremlin, rather than an asset. But don’t expect President Vladimir Putin to say that out loud. Russia’s official assessment of Trump’s high-stakes summit with Putin is carefully upbeat. In his first public comment on it, Putin on Thursday […]

SANFORD — Customers of the Sanford Water District in the industrial park area are being advised to boil water prior to use because of the possibility of water contamination. The boil water alert remains in place until further notice. The water district recommends boiling water for a full minute at a rolling boil before drinking, […]

YORK COUNTY — An alleged burglar sought for crimes in at least 10 different states, and some right here in York County, has been arrested. York County Sheriff William L. King Jr. said that on Monday morning, sheriff’s deputies received reports of three burglaries to businesses, two in Cornish and one in Limington. He said an […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A local businessman said the town is opening itself to a lawsuit if a proposed ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana storefront businesses is passed. The town has been under a moratorium on medical marijuana storefronts to allow time to create an ordinance to govern them. The town is proposing an ordinance change […]

ARUNDEL — Kids of all ages will be able to put their imagination into gear this Saturday as a free “Touch-A-Truck event” arrives in Arundel. Infinity Federal Credit Union will conduct its first-ever “Touch-a-Truck” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Arundel branch at 1298 Alfred Road. Participants will be able to climb into […]