The next hearing – a status update – in the case of Randal Hennessey, who is charged with killing Douglas Michaud Jr. in September 2021, is set for March.
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From Augusta: Looking ahead to committee work
Lawmakers have many duties and responsibilities. We help our constituents, share information and sponsor bills. We also serve on committees, which conduct public hearings and work sessions on bills before the bills go to the Senate and House Chamber for votes. Last month, I learned that I have been appointed to serve as the Senate […]
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County adjusts meeting start time; commits funds to recovery and training projects
Several elected officials took their oaths of office for their new, four-year terms, which began Jan. 1.
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Biddeford firefighters promoted
BIDDEFORD — Two Biddeford firefighters were promoted recently and were sworn in to their new positions at the Dec. 20 Biddeford City Council meeting. Lieutenant Steve Szostek has been with the department since 2017. Captain Derick Ouellette has been with the department since 2005. “This is a special night for all of us, and I […]
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Biddeford adopts ‘race to zero’ climate pledge
The city has set a community-wide goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an interim target to reduce emissions by 62.6 percent by 2030.
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Committee assignments announced for area legislators
The 131st Legislature was to hold sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 4, ahead of Gov. Janet Mills’ inauguration ceremony.
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Library Link: All’s quiet on the beach front
The holidays have come to an end. Twinkle lights and sparkly ornaments are once again nestled neatly in their boxes and have been stowed in the garage or attic or basement or the back of that one really deep closet in the master bedroom. Cheerily wrapped packages have been ripped open with an ooh and […]
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Federal agents, local police seize drugs, arrest Old Orchard Beach resident
Fentanyl, cocaine, and handguns were seized as a search warrant was executed at the residence of Franklin Salcedo, agents said. Assisting the U.S. DEA were Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough police and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Damage assessments begin after ‘spectacular’ storm washed away parts of southern coast
With the storm – and the holiday weekend – now over and power mostly restored, municipalities and private property owners are assessing the damage.
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Biddeford, Saco, county projects funded in federal omnibus bill
Sen. Susan Collins, Rep. Chellie Pingree, speak to projects receiving funding.