KENNEBUNKPORT — The one-room historical structure where generations of children from fishing and working class families were educated until 1950, was saved by the Friends of Town House School who refuse to let the building be demolished and are taking steps to keep it standing in the town of Kennebunkport. Built in 1899, the 118-year old […]
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Armed robber reported at Old Orchard Beach restaurant
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – An alleged armed robbery at a Chinese restaurant in Old Orchard Beach today could be connected to a recent string of reported robberies in Cumberland County. Old Orchard Beach police responded at 3:38 p.m. today to a report of robbery at the China Eatery restaurant on Ocean Park Road, according to […]
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Former Maine sheriff accused of sexual assault
PARIS (AP) — A former sheriff in Maine who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations is now accused of sexual assault. The Sun Journal reports that a pending lawsuit notice against former Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant by a man from Jay contends sexual abuse and harassment began in 1999 and continued through this year. The man also […]
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Emergency rules put in place for Ranked Choice Voting
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine election officials have submitted proposed rules for the first use of ranked-choice voting in statewide primary elections in June. The emergency rules posted Wednesday cover everything from the ballot layout to security. Notably absent is any sort of timetable for declaring winners. Election officials have said it could take a week […]
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Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin Wednesday in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency, and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to lead the agency. A Navy rear admiral, Jackson is a surprise choice to lead to succeed Shulkin, a former Obama […]
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California regulators target web ads for illegal pot shops
LOS ANGELES — Weedmaps is a go-to website for people looking to find a marijuana shop. With a few clicks on a cellphone, customers can find virtually any type of cannabis product, along with the fastest route to the place selling it and ratings from other consumers to help them decide what to buy. But […]
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Kennebunk residents will vote in June on using town surplus
KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk residents will be asked in June whether to set aside town funds to cover storm expenses the town hopes will get reimbursed by FEMA. The Board of Selectmen approved Tuesday night a June 12 town meeting referendum asking permission from residents to transfer from town surplus up to $150,000 to cover overages […]
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100 companies looking for workers at April job fair
SANFORD — Fancy a job with the Social Security Administration? How about a career in banking? Driving a trolley? Or, if you’re thinking about entering the work force and not sure what might suit you, a staffing agency might provide an answer. Those opportunities and at least 96 more, from gigs in the service industry to […]
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Charges dismissed for former Saco rec employees
BIDDEFORD — A charge against one former Saco Recreation Department employee has been dismissed, and a charge against another recreation employee is slated to be dropped. Summons were issued against former Saco Recreation Director Joseph Hirsch and Recreation Program Director Kevin Lombard on Nov. 1; both were charged with criminal invasion of computer privacy, a […]
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Massachusetts ends deal with Northern Pass hydro project
CONCORD, N.H. — Massachusetts abandoned plans Wednesday to get its clean energy from a $1.6 billion hydropower project, dealing a blow to a proposal that has sparked controversy in New Hampshire over plans to deliver the power through nearly 200 miles of transmission lines across the state. The Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs […]