SACO — At noon on Friday, Saco’s emergency services were evaluating two buildings damaged as strong winds and big waves swept ashore at high tide just before midday. Saco Fire Chief and EMA Director John Duross said one of the buildings damaged was at Camp Ellis, the other at Fairhaven Avenue. “There was significant wave […]
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US Air Force ‘Airmen of Note’ to perform in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — For the second time in less than a year, a prestigious military band will be performing in Biddeford. The Airmen of Note, a premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band, will offer a free public concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Biddeford Middle School Performing Arts Center. Tickets […]
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Police: Suspect stabs former boyfriend with screwdriver
LEBANON — A woman described by police as the ex-girlfriend of a Lebanon man is behind bars at York County Jail this morning, held without bail, for allegedly stabbing her former boyfriend with a cordless screwdriver. Maine State Police in a social media posting said Didi Fall, 32, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated […]
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School district to punish students protesting gun violence
BINGHAM (AP) — A Maine school district says it will discipline any students or staff members who participate in a planned school walkout to advocate for gun legislation later this month. Superintendent Virginia Rebar of Maine School Administrative District 13 made the announcement Wednesday on the district’s website. She referenced the “National School Walkout” scheduled […]
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L.L. Bean raises minimum age to purchase rifles
SEATTLE (AP) — Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean will no longer sell rifles to anyone under 21. The company joined retail heavyweights Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods in changing policies in the wake of the Florida school massacre. L.L. Bean said in a statement late Thursday that it will no longer sell guns or ammunition to […]
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LePage defends decision regarding child abuse prevention
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s Republican governor is defending his decision against renewing a contract for a child abuse prevention program. Gov. Paul LePage’s office says that some similar services are already provided by Maine’s existing child abuse and neglect councils. The governor himself experienced abuse as a child. The Community Partnerships for Protecting Children pilot […]
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Suspect charged in daughter’s murder is 7 months pregnant
BELFAST (AP) — Defense attorneys say a Maine woman charged with murder in the beating death of her 10-year-old daughter is 7 months pregnant. Rockport attorney Steven Peterson said Thursday Sharon Carrillo is expected to give birth to her and her husband’s third child in May. Julio and Sharon Carrillo, of Stockton Springs, are charged […]
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Students gear up for robotics competition
BIDDEFORD — On Saturday, 50 robotic teams from across the state will compete at Biddeford High School in the Maine State VEX Robotics Championship. The teams will be vying for six spots in the VEX World Championships, held in Louisville, Kentucky, in April. The state competition will be held Biddeford High School Gymnasium, 20 Maplewood Ave. […]
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Motions withdrawn in Weyland murder case
ALFRED — An Acton wife and mother charged with murder in the stabbing death of her former husband a year ago has withdrawn her motion to suppress evidence in the case. As well, Kandee Weyland, 46, who is charged with killing Scott Weyland on Feb. 22, 2017, has also withdrawn a motion that if approved […]
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Sicard seeks Dem nod for County Commission District 3
SACO — Democrat Allen “Al” Sicard said he is in the running for County Commission District 3, which includes Saco, Buxton, Dayton, Hollis and Old Orchard Beach. He will seek his party’s nomination in the June 12 primary. Sicard, 60, is president of Rocky Coast Marketing, and earned a master’s degree in business from the […]