By DAVE DYER  Staff Writer  SACO — For one half of play, it looked as if the girls basketball game between Thornton Academy and Sanford would be a classic defensive battle, with back and forth play and down-to-the-wire scoring.  More...

Guarded closely by Thornton Academy's Lauren Titus, Lindsey Nolette of Sanford looks to make a pass beneath the basket during the second quarter at Linnell Gymnasium in Saco, Tuesday. The Redskins won the game 50-28. More...

I must admit that I was quite surprised when Governor-elect Paul LePage's camp announced that no poetry would be read at his gubernatorial inauguration.  More...

It was eye-opening to learn that the backers of the proposed Biddeford Downs Racino spent almost $37 per vote last year as they took the first step toward approval of a slot machine, harness racing and hotel complex.  More...

LINDA J. AHL of Lebanon, died Monday in Sanford. A period of visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. with a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7 at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale.  More...