BATH — Susan Perrine of Woolwich exhibits pieces of her art in a show titled “Surgery Knots: Recent fiber art works from rural Maine” through May 7 in the lobby of the Midcoast Center for Higher Education, 9 Park St. Perrine’s artwork includes sculpture, garden structures, artist books and handwoven pieces. “ I grew up […]
March 2012
Pirates group looking for new ‘pillagers’
ROCKPORT — A pirate crew based in the Mid-coast region — complete with sailing vessel and cannon — is casting about for new buccaneers. Individuals interested in signing on with the Pirates of the Dark Rose can attend a recruitment and orientation meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday at 122 Camden St., Rockport. Members of the […]
Chocolate Church celebrates V-Day with ‘Monologues’
BATH — Girl Power Productions will celebrate the 14th anniversary of the V-Day movement by presenting “ The Vagina Monologues: Until the Violence Stops in Victory and Joy” at 7:30 p.m. April 13 and 14 at the Chocolate Church, 804 Washington St. “ With the uproar in the media over women’s issues from contraception to […]
Scheduled Public Meetings
Alna BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town hall. Arrowsic PLANNING BOARD, Monday, 7 p.m. town hall. ROAD COMMISSION, Tuesday, 7 p.m., town hall. Bath ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Monday, 7 p.m., City Hall. PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 6 p.m., City Hall. CITY COUNCIL, Wednesday, 6 p.m., City Hall. FORESTRY COMMITTEE, Wednesday, 7 p.m., City Hall. […]
Biddeford council should support airport safety
Safety at an airport is paramount, but in Biddeford, it’s being set aside due to politics. The city has been told by the Federal Aviation Administration that the Biddeford Municipal Airport is in need of significant safety improvements ”“ such as installation of lights, tree cutting and runway repairs. And even though the cost of […]
It’s a CrossFit world in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — On an 80-degree afternoon recently, Diane Tardif placed her hands on her knees, then straightened herself as she breathed heavily and began to sweat. “I am so glad that is over,” she said. “Whew!” As she regained her composure, Tardif smiled. “This is addicting,” said the 56-year-old medical care employee. “It hurts, but […]
It’s a CrossFit world in Kennebunk
Molly Lawson, 23, of Lyman (right) and Natasha DeLuca, 27, of Biddeford warm up before an “intense” CrossFit workout recently. The two were part of a Thursday class at the gym where they went through a challenging 15-minute workout that focused on functional body movement exercises, which is the core philosophy of CrossFit. (AL EDWARDS/Journal […]
Hitting the high note
Katherine Brady, left, playing the part of Hansel, and Adrienne Bowie, playing Gretel, sing while performing a scene from the opera “Hansel and Gretel” Thursday at the Biddeford Middle School auditorium. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
Friday, March 30, 2012
Deborah Lea Xaphes, 71, of Scarborough, died on March 27, 2012 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, following a courageous battle with cancer. A 2 p.m. funeral service will take place on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the beach at the end of Ninth Street in Scarborough. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm […]