ALFRED — Several fellow teachers turned out early Monday at York County Superior Court in Alfred to voice their support for a former Kennebunk High School teacher who will stand trial today on a number of felony and misdemeanor sex charges involving a student. Jill Lamontagne, 30, allegedly engaged in sex acts with a 17-year-old […]
2018
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Decomposed whale washes up on Old Orchard Beach, draws crowd
A badly decomposed whale that washed up on Old Orchard Beach drew gasps and groans from beach walkers venturing out in the rain on Sunday. The carcass – later identified as that of a minke whale – washed ashore about a mile south of Old Orchard Beach pier, just as Lyndi Cote, wrapped in a […]
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Lewiston residents hold march for peace
LEWISTON (WGME) – More than 50 people came together at Kennedy Park in Lewiston to march for peace on Sunday. “We’re hoping we can get the community to come together and try and end the violence,” said Ashley Medina, an organizer from the Lewiston United for Peace and Hope Committee. Medina is also a resident […]
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Trump returns to ‘Witch Hunt’ tweets against Mueller probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Capping a week of drama, back-tracking and blistering statements from allies about his attitude toward Russian election interference, President Donald Trump on Monday returned to familiar rhetoric, referring to the special counsel’s Russia probe as a “hoax” and “Witch Hunt.” Trump spent last week trying to reassure the country that he accepts […]
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Man firing into Toronto cafes shoots 14 people, killing 2
TORONTO (AP) — A man walked along a Toronto street firing a handgun into restaurants and cafes, shooting 14 people and killing two before dying after an exchange of gunfire with police. Police Chief Mark Saunders did not rule out terrorism as a motive, though officials did not immediately identify the attacker, other than to […]
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Nicole Maines lands role as transgender superhero on network TV series
Nicole Maines, the Maine schoolgirl who won a landmark court case in 2014 for transgender rights, broke another barrier this weekend when it was announced that she will be the first person to star as a transgender superhero on a network TV series. “I haven’t quite taken it all in yet,” Maines, now 20, said […]
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Mainer goes the extra mile – 1,000, actually – to save injured Georgia pup
Andrea Shaw gets a kiss from Columbo, the puppy she rescued from Columbus, Georgia, at her home in Gorham on Friday. Bicyclists found the injured puppy and biked with him 7 miles into town, where Shaw happened to meet him. Staff photo by Ariana van den Akker For Andrea Shaw, it was a matter of […]
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Molinari survives wild final round to win British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Francesco Molinari didn’t get the loudest cheers for the best golf at British Open. He was overlooked for so much of Sunday playing alongside Tiger Woods, who caused pure pandemonium at Carnoustie by taking the lead in the final round of a major for the first time in nine years. Molinari […]
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NASCAR: Harvick employs bump-and-run to win at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Kevin Harvick warned he was charging for the lead with taps on Kyle Busch’s rear bumper over the waning laps. Harvick had failed to methodically work his way around the race leader with a clean pass, so he set aim with his Ford on Busch for the knockout shot. Harvick nudged […]
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Sale, Sox tame Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Chris Sale is drawing comparisons from his manager to another dominant left-hander. “He’s reminding me a lot of Randy — Randy Johnson,” Boston manager Alex Cora said. “The thing with Randy, it looked like he was always grinding. With (Sale) it looks effortless right now.” Sale struck out nine in six scoreless […]