PORTLAND — During Holy Week, Masses and services in Spanish will be offered in Portland, Lewiston, Brewer, Sanford and Waterville, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The schedule is as follows: Palm Sunday Weekend Lewiston Mass, Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., 6 p.m. Saturday, April […]
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Longtime legislator John Tuttle Jr. of Sanford dies at 70
The Democrat served in the state Legislature for nearly 30 years and also served as a Sanford city councilor.
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Teachers asking state lawmakers for climate education training
A bill to establish a $3 million training grant program drew praise from teachers and students, but a tepid response from the Maine Principals’ Association.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence
State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never reported.
Posted inLocal & State
Driver, awakened from slumber, leads police on chase in Sanford
The York County Sheriff’s Department says a suspected drunken driver led police on a pursuit at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Olympics: Maine’s Rachel Schneider narrowly misses advancing to 5,000-meter final
The 30-year-old from Sanford, making her first appearance at the Olympics, finishes seventh in her semifinal and is edged out of the final by less than a second.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Maine woman given lifetime ban on possessing most animals after farm seizures
The woman, who acknowledged in court her inability to care for horses and other animals that were seized by the state, will be allowed to keep 2 dogs and 2 cats, and can petition the court in five years to have the ban lifted.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
Sanford man killed while trying to rescue cat in road
Rollinsford, N.H., police say 30-year-old Michal Wing was in the road trying to help an injured cat when he was struck by a vehicle.
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Animal welfare officers seize 20 horses, other animals from Sanford farm
A state official says the animals, which include 11 chickens, two pigs, six dogs and six cats, were not abused, but were not getting the care they need.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Woman wounded in shooting Monday at Sanford hotel
The woman was shot in a leg, but her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.