HOLLIS — When Buxton Police Officer Hunter Smith went to went to a local home to meet with the residents about a suspect they and other police agencies were seeking Wednesday morning, Vincent Cole was there, and he turned himself in. Maine State Police had put out the word on Tuesday that they were looking […]
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County Emergency Food and Shelter Program receives $64K grant
KENNEBUNK — The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has chosen United Way of York County to administer a $64,625 grant that will provide additional resources to local organizations that help area residents meet basic needs. United Way has been designated to provide the administrative support for the program’s fund distribution through a local board […]
County Emergency Food and Shelter Program receives $64K grant
KENNEBUNK — The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has chosen United Way of York County to administer a $64,625 grant that will provide additional resources to local organizations that help area residents meet basic needs. United Way has been designated to provide the administrative support for the program’s fund distribution through a local board […]
Hollis suspect turns self in to police
HOLLIS — A Hollis man wanted by Maine State Police on a number of warrants has turned himself in. Troopers on Tuesday put out the word they were looking for the public’s help in locating Vincent Cole, whom they described as a violent felon. This morning, less than 24 hours later, Cole turned himself in […]
State court denies appeal of OOB murderer
PORTLAND — The Maine Supreme Court last month denied the appeal of an Old Orchard Beach man convicted of felony murder in relation to a 2013 Biddeford shooting. John Lopez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in relation to the March 26, 2013, shooting of Charles Raybine in Biddeford. According to court documents, Lopez […]
Troopers seek help locating Hollis suspect they describe as violent
HOLLIS — Maine State Police on Tuesday are looking for the public’s help in locating a Hollis resident whom they say has a violent past, his girlfriend and their 2-year-old daughter after state human services officials went to their home to check on their safety and found no one there. Vincent Cole, 28, is wanted […]
Biddeford Planning Board recommends UNE setback change
BIDDEFORD — The Planning Board voted on May 2 to recommend a controversial measure to reduce the setback on a portion of the University of New England’s Biddeford Campus that borders the Saco River. The issue, that must go before the City Council for final approval, would reduce a setback along the river by 25 […]
Sanford Bridge School project helps ducks find suitable habitats
SPRINGVALE — On an unusually warm spring day, last week some Sanford Bridge School students engaged with nature by helping some ducks which were finding the habitat at The McKeon Reserve in Springvale to their liking. Wood, Mallard, and Merganser Ducks have been seen there recently, so this science project will prove to be timely […]
Saco council prepares for next week’s budget vote
SACO — With the end of budget season looming in the near future, residents have expressed concerns regarding funding adequate education for students and keeping tax rates affordable for the city’s senior population. The City Council is scheduled to vote on both the municipal and the school budget on May 14. The May 14 vote […]