Pictured on Thursday at the Christ Episcopal Church in Biddeford is Rector Shirley Bowen. The church is slated to end its regular services and focus on its Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center mission. DINA MENDROS/Journal Tribune
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Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Monday, Dec. 24
Marion Litvinchyk of North Berwick had a full 90 years of life. She died unexpectedly of a stroke while in the hospital on an unrelated matter. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the North Berwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 324 North Berwick, ME 03906. A memorial service will be held in the spring. […]
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Church to shift to mission work
BIDDEFORD — The Christ Episcopal Church has been holding worship services for its congregation since it formed in 1869, started by a group of mill workers from the Lancaster province in England. But yesterday the parish held its last Sunday service. Its final service as a parish will be held tonight at 11 p.m. The […]
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Trojans fall in battle of defending champions
BIDDEFORD — In a match-up between the defending Class A and Class B state champions, it was the latter that beat the former, as the Greely Rangers rallied to beat Thornton Academy 7-5 at Biddeford Ice Arena on Saturday night. The Trojans got the leg up early, as they dominated possession in the first period. […]
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Thumbnail editorials Monday, Dec. 24
”¢ Thumbs up to Kristen Bradley, who came up with the idea to donate stuffed animals to the survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, and to all those who have joined in her effort. Locally, Heather McRee of Biddeford and Leslie Penna of Old Orchard Beach are helping to collect stuffed animals, which were […]
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Major League Notebook: Indians’ pitch to Swisher: Come home
CLEVELAND – Two people familiar with the negotiations said Nick Swisher has agreed to a $56 million, four-year contract with the Cleveland Indians, who used the free agent outfielder’s deep Ohio connections to convince him to join the club. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because Swisher must take a physical before the […]
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NHL is broken; Bettman bears much of the blame
Commentary: Expansion into cities that wouldn’t take to hockey created much of today’s mess.
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NFL playoff picture is nearly complete
The AFC field is set, but five teams are alive for two available playoff spots in the NFC.
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Life in today’s NHL? Skate, wait, hope
Big-name players went to Europe, but the rank-and-file guys have to rent ice time and try to stay sharp.
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Ted Kennedy Jr. may run for Senate
The Bay State seat will become vacant if John Kerry is confirmed as secretary of state.