BIDDEFORD — The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044 has opened a new service center and is welcoming veterans of all eras to stop by. The center is in the basement of the American Legion Post 26 building at 508 Elm St. in Biddeford, and is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. […]
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Photo Gallery: Spring ride for the troops
Motorcyclists from Maine and other New England states were on the road in York County Sunday, despite the showers, taking part in the 11th Annual Spring Ride to Support Our Troops, First Responders and Community. Hosted by Patriot Riders of America Chapter One, the ride began in York and made its way to Arundel, winding […]
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KFL asks for public input
KENEBUNK — Kennebunk Free Library launched its strategic planning process in January, the goal is to develope and implement a plan to guide the work of the library, its staff, and the board over the next three to five years. Now the library is asking for help from the community. An online survey is accessible at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KFLcommunitysurvey or the link […]
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Turkey supper benefits victims of Hill Street fire
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A turkey supper with all the fixings will benefit victims of the Hill Street fire and will be held next weekend in Old Orchard Beach. The supper is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at St. Margaret’s Parish Hall on Old […]
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Iraq’s ISIS trials bring swift guilty verdicts
TEL KEIF, Iraq (AP) — The entire trial lasted just over half an hour. A grey-haired man was led into the defendant’s booth. He fidgeted as the judge read the charges against him: Swearing allegiance to the Islamic State group and working for the militants as an employee at a water station. “Not guilty,” the […]
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Court rules phone used in Greiten’s affair must be turned over
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A woman who had an extramarital affair with Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens must turn over her cellphone for a forensic investigation following a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court. The high court’s decision follows the woman’s request Friday to block an order by a state judge overseeing the case that […]
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Trump sharpens aim at Democrats facing election
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump took aim at familiar political targets and added a few fresh ones during a campaign-style rally in Michigan, an Upper Midwest state that gave him a surprising victory in the 2016 election. Trump has been urging voters to support Republicans for Congress as a way of advancing […]
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Former Trump aide who resigned sues ex-wife
AUGUSTA (AP) — A former speech writer for President Donald Trump who resigned after his former wife said he abused her has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife claiming defamation. David Sorensen, also a former senior aide to Republican Gov. Paul LePage, is seeking $4 million in damages from Jessica Corbett. The Portland Press Herald reports Corbett […]
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Court upholds decision to disqualify candidate over petition
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Maine judge has upheld the decision to remove a Republican candidate from the U.S. Senate ballot over allegations concerning invalid signatures on his ballot petition. The judge wrote Thursday that Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap was right to invalidate dozens of signatures filed by would-be candidate Max Linn. The Portland […]
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Foundation ready to reopen closed dairy in Bangor
BANGOR (AP) — A nonprofit foundation that owns Pineland Farms is reopening a shuttered dairy in Bangor. Pineland Farms Dairy Co. hopes to begin operating a milk line and making cheese by July at the dairy operation that has been closed since 2013. The Bangor Daily News reports that Pineland already has 16 employees and may hire […]