BIDDEFORD — Corey Creeger pitched a complete-game, seven-hit shutout as Biddeford beat Gorham 5-0 in an SMAA baseball game on Thursday at St. Louis Field. Nate Huot led the Tigers (10-2) with three hits, and had a two-RBI single during the four-run fourth inning. Kerry Crepeau also had two hits for the Tigers, while Cameron […]
May 2014
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Maine Audubon seeks anglers for survey
Maine Audubon, Trout Unlimited and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are seeking volunteer anglers to survey remote Maine ponds and coastal streams for brook trout this fishing season. Survey information collected by anglers will be used by the nonprofit organizations and IFW to help identify populations of brook trout to be eligible […]
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Delays expected on Downeaster trains today
SACO — Amtrak Downeaster officials report train delays are expected today due to continuing track maintenance. According to a notice on the Downeaster website, most Downeaster trains are expecting delays of 20-35 minutes, and southbound train 688, normally scheduled to arrive in Old Orchard Beach at 7:05 p.m., may experience a delay of 60-65 minutes. […]
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Biddeford taxes don’t seem to be paying for much these days
In response to the parking meter proposal in Biddeford, some have mentioned too many problems with paper money and foreign coins. I remember when they got rid of the meters we had in Biddeford because of those meters not being able to handle foreign coins ”“ they would get stuck and then they would have […]
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Red Sox’s slide hits 7 with 7-2 loss to Jays
BOSTON (AP) — Jon Lester took little solace in a strong recovery after a rough start. Allowing seven runs in the first two innings was too much for Boston to overcome and end a skid that hit seven straight with a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. “I just wasn’t able to […]
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Mark Cuban apologizes to Trayvon Martin family
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban apologized Thursday to Trayvon Martin’s family over his choice of words in a videotaped interview in which he addressed bigotry and prejudice. Cuban even revealed some of his own prejudices in the interview with Inc. magazine, and said he believes everyone has “prejudices and bigotries” on some level. But after […]
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Saco to lose more money with Dayton students at TAMS
SACO — With more students from Dayton attending Thornton Academy Middle School than anticipated, the Saco School Board is now looking for ways to accommodate the loss of revenue. Dayton students attend school through fifth grade at a public school in town, and have for many years have attended sixth through eighth grades at Saco […]
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Diner plans fundraiser after ’skin’ post
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After a customer suggested that servers at a West Virginia barbecue restaurant needed to “show more skin,” the owner became offended and decided to do something about it. Owner Daniel McCawley of Atomic Grill in Morgantown is donating proceeds from potato skin sales this weekend to a West Virginia rape crisis […]
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James Hussey
BIDDEFORD — James Hussey passed away March 19, 2014 in Biddeford. James was born in Biddeford, the son of Allan and MaryAbbie Norwood Hussey. He served in the U.S. Army. James was a member of the Biddeford Pool Fire Department, the Dunlop Masonic Lodge and Kora Shrine. He was also active with services for handicap […]
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Mass. governor expanding political reach
BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is adding staff to his political action committee and wading into campaigns in Texas and Georgia as he expands his national political reach. Patrick on Thursday said longtime aide and current chief of staff in the governor’s office ”“ Brendan Ryan ”“ would be joining his Together PAC. The […]