CONCORD, N.H. — When Secretary of State Bill Gardner and former Gov. Hugh Gregg teamed up to teach college students about the New Hampshire primary 15 years ago, they devoted one session to the then-novel idea of using the Internet to keep the public informed about candidates. As the 2016 contest approaches, the University of New Hampshire […]
May 2014
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Sox beat Braves to end 10-game slide
ATLANTA — David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox were in desperate need of a big hit. On Monday, at long last, Big Papi delivered. Ortiz homered and drove in four runs as the defending World Series champions ended their 10-game losing streak, rallying from a five-run deficit to defeat the Atlanta Braves 8-6. “It’s […]
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Riverwalk bridge to be completed this fall
BIDDEFORD — By October, walking between the Biddeford and Saco mill districts will become much easier. That’s when a pedestrian bridge connecting the two cities is scheduled to be completed. Scott Construction Corp., of Falmouth, was recently selected as the company to construct the pedestrian bridge over the Saco River. None of the four companies […]
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Prescott, Woodsome seek nom. for Dist. 17
WATERBORO — This June 10, House District 17 will see David Woodsome and Dwayne Prescott square off for the Republican seat in the upcoming primaries. The winner will be running against Democrat Elaine Plourde in November. District 17 encompasses Waterboro and part of Lyman. ”¢ Wood-some, 68, is divorced and has two daughters. He retired […]
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Sr. Gertrude Champoux
BIDDEFORD — Sr. Gertrude Champoux, formerly known as Sr. St. Fernand of Jesus, died at St. Joseph Convent in Biddeford at the age of 90 on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Sr. Gertrude was born in Biddeford on Jan. 17, 1924, to Wilfrid Champoux and Georgiana Roy Champoux. Sr. Gertrude was the second child in a […]
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Making hard choices
Speaker John Boehner talks a good game about pushing immigration reform. He told a recent fundraiser in Las Vegas that he was “hell-bent on getting this done this year,” reports the Wall Street Journal. And back home in Cincinnati, he even mocked his fellow House Republicans for failing to confront the issue. “Here’s the attitude,” […]
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New dean named for UNE graduate studies school
BIDDEFORD — Dr. Martha-Velerie Wilson is the new dean of the College of Graduate Studies at the University of New England. Known for her ability to develop and lead innovative projects, Wilson came to the University of New England in 2004 as director of the School of Social Work. Wilson has been especially innovative in […]
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Thornton keeps rolling with shutout of Biddeford
SACO — Last week was a make-or-break week for the Thornton Academy softball team, as the Trojans played five games in six days. Needless to say, the Trojans didn’t break, capping off a 5-0 week with a 5-0 victory over rival Biddeford on Saturday. Both teams entered Saturday’s clash on hot streaks: Thornton (10-3) had […]
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Turkey: European elections sign of racism
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s prime minister says the European Parliament election results this week strongly indicate the threat of rising racism in Europe. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday the elections have shown that Turkey’s long-expressed concerns about racism and increasing racist attacks in Europe are “legitimate and correct.” He was addressing members […]
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Attleboro man charged with assaulting girls
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — A 32-year-old Attleboro man charged with throwing an underage drinking party and sexually assaulting two teenage girls is headed to court. Jonathan Silveira is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on charges including of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 years old and procuring liquor for a person under […]