PARSONSFIELD — The owner of a mountain biking tour business is looking to be the Democratic choice for the rural constituency of House District 21 in the June 12 primary. Clifford Krolick, 68, of Parsonsfield, and Kelcy McNamara, of Alfred, are each vying for the chance to run against Republican incumbent Heidi Sampson in November. […]

WELLS — Police in Wells are urging residents to use caution with pets and small children outside this spring. Officers say two different foxes have been observed in the area of Natanis Ridge Circle in Wells. According to police, the two foxes were spotted at different times of day over the weekend and they are […]

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — After flash floods sent cars floating down Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland, local officials said they were heartbroken to see the community so severely damaged again less than two years after a devastating flood killed two people and caused millions in damages. As the flood waters receded late […]

BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from May 7 to May 13, 2018: • Darryl A. King, 28, of Bronx, New York was arrested for unlawful possession of scheduled drugs and violating conditions of release. • James A. Evans, 28, of Bronx, New York, was arrested for an […]

Sorrow so deep that it can be seen but not said.  “Strong men grasped each other’s hand, none able to express their sympathy to the bereft except by look.”  A tide of sorrow swept over the small village, a silence of sadness breached only by the occasional “outburst of anguish from some broken-hearted mother, wife, […]

The communities of Biddeford and Saco are invited to the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Monday, May 28, to pay respect and honor those who served and died for our country. The day begins with a brief Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. at Eastman Park in Saco (corner of Beach and Main). Following the ceremony, the parade will proceed […]

SPRINGVALE — St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish (Holy Family Church in Sanford and Notre Dame Church in Springvale) is planning a special baby shower to assist mothers and babies in need nearly two thousand miles away. The baby shower will be held at the Springvale Knights of Columbus Hall on Bridge Street from 10 a.m. […]

Bath Police arrested three men and seized 11 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine after a two-month joint investigation with state and regional officials. Roy L. Jackson and Derius Wilson-Black, both of Bath, and Steve Juenemann of Freeport, were arrested Thursday after police searched an apartment at 9A Pleasant St., Bath police Lt. Robert Savary […]