PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 20-year-old man from Oregon has filed lawsuits against Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart, alleging the two retailers discriminated against him when they refused to sell him a rifle this week because of his age. Dick’s and Walmart restricted gun sales to people 21 and older in the wake of the […]
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House to take up school safety bill after Florida shooting
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House will vote on a school safety bill next week as Congress struggles to respond to the deadly assault on a Florida high school. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday the House will take up a bill creating a federal grant program to train students, teachers and school officials how […]
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Taking on ‘microfiber’ pollution, a laundry room at a time
PORTLAND — The fight to keep tiny pollutants from reaching the dinner plate might start in the laundry room. Innovators are coming up with tools to keep tiny pieces of thread that are discharged with washing machine effluent from reaching marine life. Such “microfibers” are too small to be caught in conventional filters, so they […]
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North Korea said to be open to nuke talks with US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After years of refusal, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is willing to discuss the fate of his atomic arsenal with the United States and has expressed a readiness to suspend nuclear and missile tests during such talks, a senior South Korean official said Tuesday. “They seem to be acting […]
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Gramlich announces candidacy for House District 13
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Democrat Lori Gramlich has announced her candidacy for State House District 13, covering Old Orchard Beach. Gramlich is a licensed master social worker and CEO of the Maine Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. She is also an adjunct faculty at the University of Southern Maine School of Social […]
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Pancake perfection pleases pupils
BIDDEFORD — No matter how they stacked ’em up, students at St. James School flipped out during their observance of National Pancake Day on Tuesday. More than 100 students, staff and faculty at the school consumed more than 250 whole-grain hotcakes hot off the griddle and topped with an assortment of fresh fruits or […]
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Saco considers renovations to City Hall and annex
SACO — The city of Saco is considering renovating the annex building behind City Hall and moving some city departments. According to City Administrator Kevin Sutherland, several departments in City Hall have outgrown their office space. The city has explored different options to address current and future needs of city departments. Potential renovations include improving […]
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Former Troop A commander nominated U.S. Marshal for Maine
ALFRED — The former commander of Maine State Police Troop A, who later served the towns of Eliot and Kittery as police chief, has been nominated as U.S. Marshal for Maine by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. Theodor Short, who has spent 40 years in law enforcement, has led a number of initiatives to enhance community […]
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Mele announces House District 19 bid
SANFORD — A self-described political activist inspired by Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 bid for the Democratic nomination for president is in the running for the Democratic nod in the June 12 primary for Maine House of Representatives District 19, which includes part of Sanford. Jeremy Mele, 23, will square off against incumbent Republican Rep. Matthew […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Feb. 26 to March 1, 2018: • Jerome A. Flagg, Jr., 49, of Chesterville, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked. • Arnold Goldman, 88, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for leaving the scene […]