OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The results of the OOB Community Friendly Connection survey are in and residents will get the opportunity to hear what they are on April 24. Last year, Old Orchard Beach became part of the growing national network of AARP Age-Friendly Communities. There are now 50 Age-Friendly Communities in Maine. “The AARP […]
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Maine Army National Guard appoints new chief warrant officer
AUGUSTA — Augusta, Maine– Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, presided over a change of responsibility ceremony for the state command chief warrant officer position at Camp Chamberlain last week. Chief Warrant Officer 4 David F. Cheney replaces Chief Warrant Officer 5 Darrell A. Stevens who retires after nearly […]
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Sheriff’s Association donates $25K to Camp POSTCARD
BIDDEFORD — On Thursday, March 15, at Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford, the Maine Sheriffs Association donated $25,000 to Camp POSTCARD, a program run by Volunteers of America. Camp POSTCARD (Police Officers Striving To Create And Reinforce Dreams) is a free, week-long program for Maine children. Counselors are volunteer law enforcement officers from across Maine. Sheriffs, State Troopers, […]
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Sanford promotes firefighter to rank of captain
SANFORD — Like many, Eric Neubert started with the fire service as a volunteer and then decided to make it his career. In 1986, he joined Sanford Fire Department. He rose through the ranks to Lieutenant in 2003. On Tuesday, Neubert was formally sworn in as a Captain at the Sanford City Council meeting. His […]
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April programs at Wells Reserve at Laudholm
WELLS — There’s lots to do at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm during the month of April. For more information about all programs, call 646-1555 or visit wellsreserve.org. Monday, April 2, 2-3:30 p.m. Climate Anxiety Support Group. Do you experience heightened awareness and fear about our climate future? Extreme weather, warming oceans, and higher global […]
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Trump signs $1.3 trillion budget after threatening veto
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending measure Friday, averting a midnight government shutdown just hours after declaring he was considering a veto. Trump said he was “very disappointed” in the package, in part because it did not fully fund his plans for a border wall with Mexico and did not address […]
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China targets $3 billion of US goods in tariff spat
BEIJING — China announced a $3 billion list of U.S. goods for possible retaliation in a tariff dispute with President Donald Trump and girded Friday for a bigger battle over technology policy as financial markets sank on fears of global disruption. The Commerce Ministry said higher duties on pork, apples, steel pipe and other goods […]
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Saco Schools opt out of regional service center
SACO — The Saco School Department has opted not to join the Maine Department of Education Regional Service Centers. The state has authorized the development of regional service centers for school districts. School districts that join one of the upcoming regional school centers will share services with other member school districts or participate in joint […]
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Legislators override LePage veto of Chenette health bill
AUGUSTA — A bill to extend insurance coverage requirements to include naturopathic care will become law later this year following an override of veto by Gov. Paul LePage. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, applies to all individual and group policies and contracts issued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2019. LD […]