NEW YORK — Stocks fell sharply on Monday as investors responded to rising trade tensions between the United States and China and mounting scrutiny of big technology companies from consumers and politicians. China imposed $3 billion of tariffs on U.S. farm goods and other exports, bringing the world’s two largest economies closer to a full-on […]
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Fire destroys Biddeford apartment building
BIDDEFORD — It was a harrowing morning for members of the Biddeford Fire Department as a five-alarm blaze destroyed a 118-year-old apartment building in the city, but somehow with help from departments as far away as South Portland, firefighters were able to prevent widespread damage to nearby structures on Monday. According to Biddeford Fire Chief […]
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Ecology school hosts public information session
SACO — The Ecology School is inviting the public to come to Saco City Hall on April 10 and learn about its plans for a new campus on Simpson Road. The Ecology School has provided residential and day ecological education programs on space it has rented from the Ferry Beach Association since 1999. The school […]
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Sanford fire cause probed
SANFORD — A fire that swept through a single-story bungalow on Main Street early Saturday remains under investigation, said Sanford Fire Marshal Patrick Cotter, though he said the cause may be electrical. The homeowner, Raymond Payeur, got out safely and no firefighters were injured. Capt. Brian Watkins of Sanford Fire Department said a caller at 1:46 […]
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TA German student exchange program marks 20th anniversary
SACO — Every year since 1988, families have opened their doors for two weeks to a student from another country as part of the Thornton Academy German student exchange program. Founded by Gary Roy from Thornton Academy and Dieter Annighofer from Carl-Jakob Burkhardt Gymnasium, the exchange was desgined to promote cultural understanding and friendships between […]
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Update: Blaze rips through Biddeford apartments, one dead
BIDDEFORD — The Red Cross is assisting more than four dozen residents in two apartment buildings affected by an early morning fire on Monday in Biddeford. The entire interior structure at 45 Hill St. was gutted and residents of adjacent apartments at 39 Hill St. were evactuated as a precaution because of smoke and water damage […]
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Lewiston takes ownership of canals for planned renewal
LEWISTON (AP) — Officials with Lewiston, Maine, and a renewable power company say they have completed an agreement to donate a system of canals to the city. City officials say the agreement with Brookfield Renewable finalizes a decade-long effort to take ownership of the canal system. Lewiston officials say they wanted the canals to “improve […]
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Maine bills aim to protect Obamacare provsions
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine would preserve key provisions from former President Obama’s health care law under legislation headed to Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s desk. The bill would allow children younger than 26 years old to remain on their parents’ health insurance policy. Democratic Sen. Troy Jackon’s bill would prevent individual, group and blanket health plans […]
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Trial begins for suspect in Maine murder
SKOWHEGAN (AP) — The trial of a Maine man charged with killing his wife and burying her in a shallow grave is due to get underway. Opening statements are scheduled for Monday in the trial of Luc Tieman, who told police that he watched his wife overdose. An autopsy showed that Valerie Tieman had ingested […]
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Kittery house fire caused by discarded smoking materials
KITTERY (AP) — Fire officials in Maine say a blaze that badly damaged a home was caused by improperly disposed smoking materials. The Portland Press Herald reports firefighters responded to the Kittery home Saturday afternoon. Authorities say the fire started on the porch and quickly consumed the entire two-story home. Kittery Fire Chief David O’Brien says the […]