WATERBORO — Two of three alleged threats at two RSU 57 schools have been determined to have been ill-conceived pranks or jokes, and a third remained under investigation Friday evening. York County Sheriff William King said both the substance of a student conversation overheard by others at Massabesic High School and reported Thursday night and […]
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‘No more court dates’ for boy charged in mill arson
SANFORD — A second boy will continue with probation in connection with his earlier admission to a misdemeanor regarding the Stenton Trust mill fire in June, but it appears an arson charge has been dismissed. The boy was scheduled to appear at Biddeford District Court on Thursday regarding the felony arson charge. A court clerk […]
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T-Mobile workers used a crane to upgrade cell antennas on top of the former Maine Energy Recovery Company incinerator tower, now owned by the city, on Friday. Authorization for the upgrade was granted by the city of Biddeford last July, but the project took a while to start because of the contractor’s work schedule and […]
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Dutremble wins MPA’s Principal Award for BHS
BIDDEFORD — Every year, each Maine high school selects a member of its graduating class to be honored as the winner of the 2018 Maine Principals’ Association Principal’s Award. The senior who most exhibits the criteria of excellence in academic achievement and citizenship is singled out. This year at Biddeford High School, senior Aaron Dutremble […]
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Buxton Police charge school bus driver in crash
BUXTON — A school bus driver involved in a crash with a 2007 Toyota Corolla on Route 202 on Tuesday afternoon has been cited for her role in the accident. According to Buxton Police Chief Troy A. Cline, Buxton officers and fire-rescue personnel responded to a crash about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on Narragansett Trail (Route […]
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OOB contemplates additional bathroom facilities
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The town is considering placing a seasonal public restroom on the corner of West Grand and Union avenues. The Town Council will decide Tuesday whether to spend up to $72,000 for a seasonal bathroom. Late last summer, the town received complaints from residents who said they had witnessed people relieve themselves […]
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Biddeford’s Bob Mills announces run for York County Treasurer
YORK COUNTY — A former Biddeford city councilor is looking to be York County’s next elected treasurer. Democrat Bob Mills said he wants to continue in public service. He said he will seek his party’s nomination in the June 12 primary for the four-year term. Mills, 52, served as a Biddeford councilor for five terms, […]
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Wells grad close to tragedy in Parkland, Florida
WELLS — A college admissions counselor for the University of New Hampshire with roots in Wells has been in Broward County, Florida, over the past few days and has been close to the unfolding tragedy there that rocked the nation. Evan Beals offered his observations about what is happening in Parkland, Florida, in the wake […]
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OOB Food Pantry expands services to housebound seniors
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Community Food Pantry recently launched a new initiative to help feed those who are housebound. The volunteer-run pantry, located at 155 Saco Ave., serves well more than 400 people a month. Director Carol Davis said pantry volunteers became aware there were seniors in town who needed food, […]