Biddeford junior winger Stephen Comar scored twice in the Tigers’ 9-1 romp over South Portland, in the regular season finale for both clubs Wednesday night in Biddeford. Biddeford (7-8-3) must wait to learn its final seeding in the upcoming Western Maine Class A playoffs. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
February 2012
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Stickers on display should help noise issue with bikes
Motorcycles will begin to sport new stickers in the coming year, now that proof of inspections is required by law to be displayed. The change was hard fought and is generally seen as a step in the right direction toward helping to cut down on obnoxiously loud illegal motorcycle exhaust systems. We’re glad to see […]
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Collins visits North Dam, discusses area’s future
BIDDEFORD — Over the years, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has visited a lot of Maine’s defunct mills. But, she said, the mill buildings that make up the Pepperell Mill Campus are impressive. The property’s owner, Doug Sanford, led the senator and her entourage on a tour of his holdings, the former site of WestPoint […]
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Government must support small businesses
Business confidence is the only thing missing in this slow economic recovery. As long as business leaders remain unsure of government’s next moves, the economy will not stabilize completely. Yet, there are signs that indicate things may be improving in our overall economy. Sure, many issues confront our nation. Huge deficits and growing debt concerns […]
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Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
Joseph A. “Porky” Paquet passed away Jan. 24, 2012. In his name, the family requests in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made in Joe’s name to the Standley Lake High School Golf team, c/o Ron Zwemke, 9300 W. 104 Ave., Westminster, CO 80021. William E. Tuttle, 71, of Alfred, lost his battle with […]
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Tigers romp in season finale
PORTLAND — Officially, it was the wrap up to the regular season. In reality, for Biddeford, it was a tune up for the post season. The Tigers (7-8-3) made the most of the opportunity by blasting South Portland 9-1 in a Western Maine Class A hockey clash at Portland Ice Arena Wednesday night. Mario Lemieux, […]
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After height accord, Commercial St. parcel gets zoning change
The developer, J.B. Brown & Sons, says the site can now be developed for residential, business or retail use, depending on the demands of the market.
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Students learn history, science of pickles
Pickles and pickled foods generated a surprising amount of excitement at the University of Maine’s learning center in Falmouth on Wednesday.
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High School Roundup: Stags collect win in hockey
PORTLAND – Cameron McLain had two goals and three assists, and Sterling Weatherbie added a goal and three assists Wednesday to lead Cheverus to a 7-1 victory against Gorham in a schoolboy hockey game at the Portland Ice Arena. Senior Alex Mann scored his first career goal for the Stags (13-5) with 28 seconds left […]
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Red Claws outrun by Vipers
A fourth-quarter comeback falls short as Maine loses a shootout at Rio Grande Valley, 130-120.