The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 7 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lake Region High School, Naples 1 to 7 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Walmart, Biddeford Tuesday Noon to 6 p.m., […]
March 2010
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Births
Southern Maine Medical Center Cyrus Lee Swindler, born March 22 to Jeffrey Swindler and Crystal McDonald, Lyman. Grandparents: Guilford and Mary Collins, Biddeford; Donald and Melissa Letellier, Lyman; Dean and Laura Swindler, Lisbon Falls. Savanna Darlene Hart, born March 23 to Tommy Hart Jr. and Maranda Perkins, Old Orchard Beach. Grandparents: Christina Adams, Biddeford; David […]
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Juliana L’Heureux: Poutineand pate Chinois for Holy Week
Le Careme is the religious season of Lent before Easter. Roman Catholics participate in fasting and contemplation during the 40 days before “le dimanche de Paques,” or Easter Sunday. Le Careme culminates during “la semaine sainte,” or Holy Week. Fridays during le Careme are when the faithful abstain from eating meat. Franco-American mothers have a […]
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Take an Easter tradition, and give it new spice
A miso-rubbed rack of lamb does just that, and Easter bark adds fun that that the kids can join.
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Leading with his wit
President Obama’s sense of humor is an important component of his style, helping to humanize an otherwise detached persona in ways that could prove valuable in the political wars ahead.
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Pit bull mauls boy
A Livermore Falls policeman says it was the dog’s second attack this month.
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Portland group winstop environmental honor
The community coalition is working to reduce waste in the city’s public schools.
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High water breachesdam in Oxford County
PORTER — State and local officials continue to monitor flood waters following the breach of a small dam on Colcord Pond. A metal door on the dam gave way at about 9 a.m., according to Oxford County emergency officials. The flood waters seriously damaged the rural Colcord Pond Road, undercutting the asphalt and making the […]
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Man shot near Turner motorcycle club
The victim was taken to a Lewiston hospital, where his condition was not known.