WELLS — Residents on and around Stephen Eaton Lane in Wells describe their neighborhood as peaceful and tranquil. It’s home to wildlife habitat and wetlands, including two vernal pools. But, some fear their neighborhood could soon change for the worse if a proposed 42-unit residential condominium development is approved. Since last year, the Wells Planning […]
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Auction of farm in Saco that 7 generations worked brings in $1.4 million
SACO — An auction Thursday to liquidate the real estate and other assets of Grant’s Farm in Saco generated over $2 million in sales, according to the auctioneer. Marcel Bertrand, a local businessman, made the winning bid, according to The Boston Globe, and said he would search for ways to save the farm. Auctioneer Stef […]
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Fire near veteran’s grave extinguished in Lyman
LYMAN — Firefighters were able to extinguish a fire before it damaged the gravesite of a War of 1812 veteran on Thursday. Firefighters from Goodwins Mills Fire and Rescue responded to call regarding a brush fire at the end of Michaela Drive in Lyman at 2:32 p.m. Thursday, said Chief Roger Hooper in a written […]
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Acclaimed ventriloquist set for Nasson Little Theatre performance
SPRINGVALE — Ed Thomas and his wooden sidekick Hugo will be headed home next Saturday, playing two shows at Nasson Little Theatre in Springvale. Ventriloquist and comedian Thomas graduated from Nasson College in 1962. Hugo, he said, “graduated” that year as well — earning his own photo in the college yearbook. Now, the pair will […]
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Public can voice opinions on medical marijuana stores in Old Orchard Beach on Tuesday
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The public can weigh in on Tuesday regarding a proposed ordinance that would prohibit medical marijuana storefronts in Old Orchard Beach. In February, the Old Orchard Beach Town Council enacted a moratorium on medical marijuana storefronts to give the council time to create an ordinance to govern them. The Planning Board […]
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CDC links Honey Smacks cereal to Salmonella outbreak
BIDDEFORD — If you’ve got a hankering for Honey Smacks, you should probably heed an important recall of the popular breakfast cereal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised the public not to eat or purchase any Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal because it has been linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections. Kellogg’s recalled all […]
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Voters to decide fate of elected York County treasurer position
ALFRED — York County voters in November will decide if they wish to abolish the elected position of York County treasurer. If the vote is affirmative, it would become effective Dec. 31, when the term of current treasurer, Frank Wood, expires. As well, voters will also see the names of two people on the ballot […]
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LePage finally authorizes voter-approved bonds to fund a variety of projects
AUGUSTA — After weeks of stalling, Gov. Paul LePage has finally authorized the sale of $117 million of voter-approved bonds meant to pay for a variety of projects, including $80 million for highway projects currently underway. LePage previously had stalled the sale of bonds in a dispute with the Legislature over state borrowing and a package of […]
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New fitness center makes debut in Saco
Community members gathered Thursday evening for a ground breaking at Evolution Athletix in Saco, a new fitness center at 933 U.S Route One.
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Serenity House closing substance use treatment center after 5 decades in Portland
Serenity House, one of the longest-running substance use recovery homes in Maine, is closing its 16-bed treatment program in Portland, although there’s hope that a similar program or another agency will take over the Mellen Street building. The house, which has been operating since 1967, will close Friday in the midst of a statewide opioid crisis […]