Once upon a time, a man built a beautiful house high atop a hill. When he died, he left his fortune and the house to his son, Antonio, who began to spend the money immediately. Antonio spent money so quickly and so carelessly that one year after his father’s death, he had nothing left — […]
2013
Chocolate Church New Year Eve bash now to be free
BATH New Year’s Eve just got a little less expensive. As a gift to the community, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is presenting a FREE New Year’s Eve Dance Party from 8pm-Midnight on Tuesday, December 31. There will be no charge for live music, refreshments and a champagne toast. TheHollow Body Eclectic (with Peter Alexander), […]
Dippers prepare for Atlantic Plunge
KENNEBUNK — They call the Atlantic Plunge “Freezin’ for a Reason,” and that sentiment is expected to play out in earnest on Wednesday morning. Air temperatures for the Atlantic Plunge, which takes place at 11 a.m. New Year’s Day, are expected to reach a bone-chilling high of 15 degrees. The water temperature at the location […]
Monday, Dec. 30, 2013
Austin Joseph Beaulieu, 17, passed away on Dec. 27, 2013, as a result of a severe asthma condition. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 2-4 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Routes 202 and 4A […]
Schroder’s double-double leads Spartans past Tigers
BIDDEFORD — Sanford boys basketball coach Paul Nolette has a simple phrase for the energetic style of senior forward Josh Schroder: “Schroder being Schroder.” On Saturday, against Biddeford, “Schroder being Schroder” meant points and rebounds ”“ and lots of them. Schroder scored 20 points, brought down 13 rebounds and played lively defense throughout to key […]
Obituaries
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Thumbnails
Thumbs up to York County government on its improved rating by Standard & Poors. The county got an uptick in its rating about a year and a half ago, and now, it’s at AA ”“ a full point increase. Ratings are important as they signify the organization, business or government’s financial health. Having a good […]
Religion
ACTON Acton Congregational Church ”“ Route 109, Acton. Worship 10 a.m. Rev. Peter Mercer, 636-3430. ALFRED Alfred Parish Church, UCC ”“ 8 Kennebunk Road (Route 202), Village Green. Sunday School and worship 9:30 a.m.; Rev. Bruce Burnham, 324-3841. ARUNDEL Arundel Christian Tabernacle ”“ Route 111. Sunday service 3 p.m., Pastor Mark Elliott, 229”“0167. Southern Maine […]
Flashback: New Years of old
New Year’s celebrations from 1939, 1950, and 1988, from the Portland Public Library’s archival collection of historic Portland Press Herald photographic negatives.