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Housing First project in Sanford gets $440K boost from York County government
SANFORD, Maine — A recent allocation by York County Commissioners of $440,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds will help Sanford Housing Authority build 30 apartment units. The units will be built under the Housing First model, which aims to reduce homelessness. The units will feature round-the-clock support services, including case management and accessible recovery services, among others.
Varsity Club: After cementing a legacy on the gridiron, this Wells High School senior is proud of so much more
WELLS, Maine — In a small town like Wells, most high school students know the names of all their classmates. After last fall's football season, almost everyone in the community knows who Brooks Fox is. The quarterback led the Warriors to a dramatic comeback win in the Class D...
Wells Harbor to serve as home base for new York County dredge
WELLS — The York County dredge arrived in Wells on May 9, where it will be moored and utilized by the town and communities throughout York County to assist in rebuilding the coastline. The county decided to purchase the dredge in December of 2022. York County bought the Ellicott...
US attorney to provide update on investigation into Saco shooting in February
SACO, Maine — Editor's note: The video attached to this story was published May 7. The U.S. attorney has announced plans to share updates Thursday about the federal investigation related to a shooting incident in Saco in February that prompted a shelter-in-place order for the downtown area. On Feb....
York Village makeover delayed again: Here’s why board is fed up
YORK, Maine — Town officials were frustrated to learn from the state this week that the long-awaited York Village revitalization project will be delayed until 2026. The project includes relocating the Soldiers' Monument and improving walkability and traffic in the Village that features stores, restaurants, offices, homes and apartments. It was originally slated to start in 2018 and has been delayed more than once. The Selectboard was told last year by the state Department of Transportation they could expect the project to break ground in 2024.
Mega Millions winner sued by family for breaking promise to share $1.35B jackpot
Mo money, mo problems. A Maine man who won one of the biggest lottery jackpots in American history has been accused of stiffing his family out of their promised share of the loot, including backpedaling on setting up a million-dollar trust fund and covering medical expenses for his father. The unidentified man – who bought the winning ticket in Lebanon, Maine on Jan. 13 of last year before striking it rich with the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot – has been in a legal battle with his daughter’s mom since November, when he accused her of violating a non-disclosure agreement by telling...
Judge denies state's motion to change jury's verdict in YDC trial
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The judge overseeing the civil lawsuit against the state over abuse at the former Youth Development Center has denied the state's request to overrule the jury's verdict. Judge Andrew Schulman said he "respectfully" denies the state's request and took up an entire page to explain why.
Nursing Students who will earn while they learn, Father's Day 5K: Seacoast health news
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital awards $30K for Fresh Food Bus DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has awarded a $30,000 community benefit grant to support Gather’s Fresh Food Bus, which provides a mobile market of fresh foods for food insecure families. ...
University of New Hampshire senate faculty call for investigation into response to Pro-Palestinian protesters
DURHAM, N.H. — The University of New Hampshire senate faculty are calling for a closer look at the police response to the Pro-Palestinian protests on campus earlier this month. The protest on May 1 turned into an encampment where 12 arrests were made. According to UNH, assistance from the...
Connolly Brothers Completes 27,500sf Auto Dealership
Somersworth, NH – Connolly Brothers Inc. recently completed a new 2-story, 27,500sf Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) auto dealership project. Once a former drive-in movie theater site, the new dealership is located on Route 108 in Somersworth, and serves as a Sales and Service Auto Dealership for all four CDJR brands.
Maine’s Best Soul Food Can Be Found at This Saco Jamaican Joint
One of Southern Maine's most underrated food joints is being nationally recognized. The popular foodie website LoveFood posted an article about the best soul food in every state. The site chose the incredibly delicious Go See Tyce BBQ in Saco. The shop has been a local and tourist favorite since opening just a few years ago.
Portsmouth councilors don't want to 'criminalize' street campers, propose this solution
PORTSMOUTH — City Councilor Andrew Bagley plans to ask the city's Legal Department “to investigate allowing overnight parking in commercial lots” that have endorsed the practice. Bagley’s planned action will come at the council’s May 20 meeting in response to concerns some residents have raised about campers,...
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