AUGUSTA — Maine Democrats are busy preparing for their convention, where they hope to show off their candidates and send a message that the state needs a new direction after 3 1/2 years of Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Party leaders say the convention, which kicks off Friday at Bangor’s Cross Center, won’t focus on what […]
May 2014
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Huot, Tigers beat Trojans for 7th-straight win
SACO — When Biddeford’s Nate Huot made his second career varsity start at Thornton Academy last May 10, it didn’t go well, to say the least. The sophomore gave up four runs ”“ including a mammoth homer ”“ in the first inning and was quickly lifted in the second. Huot, however, is a much different […]
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Family: 92-year-old feared murder
WATERVILLE (AP) — A family member says a 92-year-old found dead in his home in Maine feared a violent end. State police on Sunday declared the death of Aurele Fecteau to be a homicide, based on the medical examiner’s findings. The autopsy results were not released. Lorraine Fecteau, the victim’s daughter-in-law, told the Morning Sentinel […]
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Thumbs up to the Biddeford City Council’s decision to extend the deadline for the Lincoln Mill clock tower to be moved. Although it is an eyesore ”“ as some have pointed out ”“ work is being done to raise funds for its relocation and restoration. A few months more won’t make much of a difference […]
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Credit unions reach fundraising record
BIDDEFORD — On Feb. 11, more than 100 representatives from Maine’s credit unions were joined by Sue Mitchell, who was portrayed in the the award-winning movie, “The Blind Side,” by Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, in announcing that the 2013 Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger raised a record-setting $513,309. This represents an increase of more […]
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Either Tuttle, Boland would represent Sanford well
I am once again writing about candidates in Sanford. These two candidates are each qualified; each give personal attention to their constituents. During the last few years, both of these people have helped me with things at the state level as well as the town level ”“ and they are running against each other. I […]
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Sports Briefs
Wawrinka upset at 1st round of French Open PARIS (AP) — Stan Wawrinka lost his first Grand Slam match since becoming a major champion, falling 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 to 41st-ranked Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain in the first round of the French Open on Monday. The Australian Open champion had 61 unforced errors on center […]
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Lebanon dealership earns certification
LEBANON — Batchelder Sales, Inc. of Lebanon has been recognized by KIOTI Tractor, receiving a 5-Paw certification. It is one of 40 dealerships in North America to receive this honor in 2013. The certification is part of the unique KIOTI 5-Paw Dealer Excellence Program, which was created to honor dealerships that deliver outstanding overall performance. […]
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HOB to add boat ride to Secret Spaces tour
BIDDEFORD — Downtown revitalization organization Heart of Biddeford’s annual fundraising event, Secret Spaces/Historic Places, shows historic Biddeford’s seldom-seen historic sites, including the mill lagoon to and the City Hall clock tower. This year’s event will, for the first time, feature an option to purchase tickets for a trip down the Saco River on Captain John’s […]
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County facing increase in emergency dispatch costs
ALFRED — York County government is facing a $99,000 increase July 1 in the amount it pays to Sanford for dispatch services, as part of a re-allocation of costs at the regional communications center first introduced late last year. But while County Manager Greg Zinser said he had read of the reorganization, which re-allocates costs […]