Capt. Brian LeFebvre: Birthday is time to recognize Coast Guard’s key role in coastal Maine

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Published
August 4, 2020

Capt. Brian LeFebvre: Birthday is time to recognize Coast Guard’s key role in coastal Maine

Amid today’s pandemic-driven challenges, our can-do service culture – much like Maine’s Dirigo-rooted mentality – keeps us going.
Published
July 19, 2020

The Maine Millennial: Our state’s election clerks run a tight ship

From the perch of a poll-watcher, a writer finds the whole process ‘gloriously boring.’
Published
July 15, 2020

Thunderstorms bring hail, rain, power outages to southern and central Maine

Plowable hail fell in Sanford and damaged hundreds of vehicles at an auto dealership.
Published
July 12, 2020

Teenagers lead the way in Black Lives Matter movement

Nationally and in Maine, young people of color are leading protests and asking their local leaders to address systemic racism.
Published
June 27, 2020

With fireworks displays called off, Mainers take matters into their own hands

Fireworks retailers are reporting a 100 to 200 percent increase in sales leading up to July Fourth, but many communities are reporting noise complaints and state fire officials are concerned about people shooting off their own displays amid tinder-dry conditions.
Published
June 12, 2020

Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers

Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.
Published
June 7, 2020

Four people arrested in Sanford, unrelated to Saturday’s peaceful protest

Those taken into custody were wanted on a variety of charges, including a probation violation, being a fugitive from justice, and drug possession, Maine State Police say.
Published
June 4, 2020

With protest expected, Sanford imposes nightly curfew this weekend

The curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, police said.
Published
May 28, 2020

Sanford police investigate fatal motorcycle crash

The crash was reported just before 10 p.m. Wednesday on Main Street in Springvale.
Published
May 26, 2020

Police warn public to stay away from armed felon who stole car

Shain Johnson is being sought on seven warrants for burglary, thefts and other crimes.