Tropical Storm Barry could affect the environment of the Gulf coast and Lower Mississippi Valley in numerous ways, from accelerating runoff of farmland nutrients to toppling trees and damaging wildlife habitat and fisheries, scientists say. But the extent of the damage — and whether it will be at least partially offset by benefits such as […]

WELLS — The popular Kenya Hall Band will perform in the Wells Harbor Concert Series at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo in Harbor Park on Saturday evening. Her vocals are a rare blend of soul and funk that leaves the audience better for having heard her sing. The free concert runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. […]

Even as Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Mississippi River’s levees held up when those in other parts of the city did not. But as Tropical Storm Barry threatened New Orleans with torrential rains that will test the city’s flood defenses this weekend, the height of the city’s river levees was the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ […]

BIDDEFORD — A ban on single-use plastic bags in the city of Biddeford will go into effect on Monday. On April 16, the Biddeford City Council approved a ban on single-use plastic bags that applies to all grocery and convenience stores, markets, pharmacies, restaurants, take-out food establishments and other retailers in the city. Grocery stores […]

ALFRED — A former Ogunquit man accused of sexually assaulting an Alfred woman could go to trial next month. Gezler Heron, 23, was arrested June 7, 2018, and charged with gross sexual assault and aggravated assault. At the time of his arrest, Heron was listed as living in Ogunquit. His most recent address in court […]

WATERBORO – A parade, games, music, an outdoor movie and a big fireworks display in Waterboro this weekend can mean only one thing: Old Home Days is here. The annual celebration begins this evening on the grounds of Massabesic Middle School with amusements by Smokey’s Greater shows, fair food, vendors and more, starting at 5 […]

BRIDGTON — The man accused of assaulting a 77-year-old couple in their lakeside home Wednesday morning was high on methamphetamine and had been awake for at least two days, his girlfriend said. Katrina O’Connor, 26, said her boyfriend, Michael Holden, 37, had been awake for two or three days after using the synthetic stimulant. When […]

Drug overdose deaths declined 14 percent in the first quarter of 2019, continuing a downward trend that began last year. The Maine Attorney General’s Office on Thursday reported 74 drug fatalities through March 31, compared to 86 deaths in the first quarter of 2018. After several years of increases, drug overdose deaths declined from 417 in […]

SANFORD — The increase in the cost of Sanford Pay As You Throw trash bags will begin on July 22, said Public Works Director Matthew Hill. Changes in disposal fees for some services at Sanford Transfer Station have already gone into effect, Hill said Thursday. The Sanford trash bag fee will change from the current […]