BIDDEFORD — This weekend promises to be an extravaganza of fun ”“ as well as arts and culture ”“ in Biddeford and Saco. Events, both new and old, promise to offer something for just about everyone in the twin cities. The revamped La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival, which takes place Friday through Sunday, is in its […]
2011
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Consolidation of Catholic schools will benefit students
With the end of the school year last week came another difficult closure for Catholics in the Biddeford-Saco area, as the Notre Dame de Lourdes elementary school shut its doors for good. Students and their families, as well as staff and friends of the school, had mixed emotions as they gathered for a barbecue to […]
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Helen M. Dale, 90, of Garland, Texas and previously of Bel Air, Md., passed away June 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held at Chambrel at Club Hill, 1245 Colonel Drive, Garland, Texas, on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Scott Holcomb-McLain officiating. Internment will take place in South Buxton. Donations […]
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Jewish museum to dedicate garden
PORTLAND — The Maine Jewish Museum at the Etz Chaim Synagogue on Sunday will dedicate its new garden and courtyard at 267 Congress St. The June 26 ceremony, which starts at 3 p.m., is expected to include remarks from U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Mayor Nicholas Mavodones. Light refreshments and the unveiling of the […]
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'Patriot Flag' to fly in Portland
PORTLAND — The so-called Patriot Flag will be displayed for four hours on Thursday in the Preble Street Extension parking lot. The flag that honors the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be raised at 2 p.m. by the city’s police and fire departments. It will be on display until 6 p.m., when it […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: June 22
Arrests 6/18 at 9:36 a.m. Scott DiBiase, 47, of Route 1, was arrested on Allen Avenue Extension by Officer Kerry Warner on a charge of violation of a protection order. Summonses 6/11 at 1:11 p.m. Richard R. Brown, 35, of Woodfords Street, Portland, was issued a summons on Route 1 by Officer Lucas Hallett on […]
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Freeport Police Beat: June 22
Arrests 6/14 at 5:43 p.m. Michael V. Paskell, 19, of Auburn, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Keith Norris on a warrant. 6/18 at 12:10 a.m. Andrea M. Riseman, 33, of Evergreen Drive, was arrested on Desert and Hunter roads by Officer Brandon Paxton on a charge of violating condition of release. 6/18 at […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: June 22
Arrests 6/11 at 2:26 a.m. Andrew Cimino, 22, of Crossing Brook Lane, was arrested by Officer Ryan Martin on Main Street on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 6/13 at 10 a.m. Corey Butts, 23, of Gray, was issued a summons by Officer Kirk Mazuzan on Gray Road on charges of operating after […]
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NYA's reign ends with loss to Yarmouth
(For the full version of this game story, with additional photos and a box score, visit theforecaster.net) YARMOUTH — For three seasons, the North Yarmouth Academy Panthers had an answer for crosstown rival Yarmouth in the Eastern B Final. In this spring’s regional final, the defending Class B champion Panthers almost ruined the Clippers’ season […]
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Portland library to host e-book forum
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library will host a forum about e-books and e-readers on Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Rines Auditorium. “E-book Sandbox: Embracing a New Way of Reading” will address common questions about e-readers, and library staff will demonstrate how to the use the state’s Overdrive e-book lending system, which […]