She’s facing a charge of possession after complaining to police that a drug dealer wouldn’t give her money back.

For as long as I can remember, a huge increase in employee health insurance costs has been at the top of the list for an inevitable increase in the Biddeford city budget every year. This year, increased health insurance costs aren’t even on the list, and the proposed city budget is relatively flat. The Affordable […]

At the Biddeford Planning Board meeting Wednesday evening, the gentle legal lady informed us all that federal law prevents any local government from prohibiting the erection of a cellphone tower on grounds of the health of the citizens. She cited court cases to support this idiocy. Does anyone really believe that the federal government has […]

Gov. Paul LePage likes to talk about his credentials as a businessman ”“ he even claims to be a turnaround specialist. Unfortunately, his record on turning around Maine’s economy is weak. In fact, on LePage’s watch, Maine ranks as the third worst state for job growth. We need to do better, and after nearly four […]

Rep. Mike Rogers, the Michigan Republican who heads the House Intelligence Committee, recently announced he’s quitting his job to host a radio talk show. Sure, he will make a lot more money in the private sector and leave a dismally dysfunctional institution that is now viewed favorably by only a handful of Americans. And since […]

The struggling Black Bears fall to 1-4 in America East after a pair of frustrating losses.

ISLA VISTA, Calif. — About 100 people were arrested and at least 44 people were taken to the hospital during a weekend college party in Southern California that devolved into a rock- and bottle-throwing melee, authorities said. The violence broke out in the densely populated beachside community of Isla Vista around 9:30 p.m. Saturday during […]

The conservatory-trained musicians of LSD put on a soulful, spirited show at the State Theatre.

The online system allows residents to obtain burn permits at any time as long as the fire danger is not high.