WELLS — Rhys Olivia Cote was cautioned not to get her hopes up. Denzel Washington, she was told, does not often pose for photos on set. With anyone. But the cast and crew of “The Equalizer 2” underestimated the impression 8-year-old Rhys made on Washington when the two acted together, last fall in Boston. During […]

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Inside an old warehouse in South Texas, hundreds of children wait away from their parents in a series of cages created by metal fencing. One cage had 20 children inside. Scattered about are bottles of water, bags of chips and large foil sheets intended to serve as blankets. One teenager told […]

As Brunswick Landing businesses grow, housing at the former Navy base is due to expand, too. But not everyone is happy about the housing plans, and a town councilor believes they will displace renters who can’t afford to buy homes. Brunswick Landing Venture, a real estate and rental company that owns about 400 former Navy […]

SANFORD – A 76-year-old man who went missing from his home in Sanford just after 5 p.m Saturday. was found  safe in  Newfield – about 19 miles away – more than five hours later. Sanford Police Det. Craig Andersen said Paul Lasante, who walked away from a residence on Old Post Road  was found walking […]

SANFORD — A local man who pledged to serve God when he became a deacon in 1968 and a priest in 1971 found another vocation along the way that is continuing on, even after his death in June 2016. The Rev. Paul Plante pursued his passion for painting by obtaining his bachelor’s degree in fine […]

NEW YORK (AP) — The push toward immigration votes in the House is intensifying the divide among Republicans on one of the party’s most animating issues and fueling concerns that a voter backlash could cost the GOP control of the House in November. To many conservatives, the compromise immigration proposal released this past week by […]

BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has announced its Dean’s List of top academic performers for the 2018 spring semester. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Local students achieving this distinction are: Acton Benjamin Martin Alfred […]

SACO — The Saco School Nutrition Program is participating in the free Summer Food Service Program from June 25 to Aug. 10. Meals will be provided free to all children under the age of 18. No paperwork is required; all children need to do is show up at meal times. Menus may be found at […]

LEWISTON — Police were shutting down streets in the neighborhoods behind Central Maine Medical Center late Friday after gunfire was reported in the area. All available police units swarmed on the area around Spring Street after shots were reported fired shortly before 11 p.m. Police fanned out along Holland, Whipple, Summer and Riverside streets, shutting […]