SANFORD — A program to give a boost to small businesses in Sanford and the Village of Springvale ”“ whether to help the owner buy a new piece of equipment or otherwise expand ”“ is now available. The city was successful in its bid for a grant to help businesses with five or fewer employees. […]
October 2014
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Labarre, Rice to speak at annual conference
WATERVILLE — The 19th annual Maine State Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 72 Pleasant St. A day of prayer, praise, talks and healing is planned. Featured speakers include Fr. Ron Labarre and Trudy Jones. “Hope: He is Here” and “Joy: […]
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N.H. report stresses well arsenic danger
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials say hundreds of cases of lung, bladder and skin cancer could be avoided if private well owners had their drinking water tested for arsenic. The report by Dartmouth College and the state departments of health and environmental services estimates that 450 to 600 cases of cancer could be […]
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Saco voter won’t make mistake of listening to pollsters again
Regarding splitting the vote, in 2010, I preferred Eliot Cutler but voted for Libby Mitchell because the polls claimed she was way ahead of Cutler, neck and neck with Paul LePage. I erred by doing the early vote and went with Mitchell so as not to allow LePage to get in; so much for that […]
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WOCSD adds photo feature to its website
WELLS — The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District website now features a link to its Instagram page, where people can share photos and follow what’s going on in the district. People can track the account through Instagram from most mobile phones with a camera or home computer with a connection to the Internet, according to Technology […]
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Georgia RB Gurley suspended indefinitely
ATLANTA — Todd Gurley was emerging as the clear favorite in the Heisman Trophy race, a running back who already produced plenty of signature moments with his myriad talents. Now, it’s not known when ”“ or if ”“ Gurley will take another handoff for Georgia. The star of the 13th-ranked Bulldogs was suspended indefinitely on […]
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Patricia I. Lachance
BIDDEFORD — Patricia I. Lachance, 84, of Biddeford, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. She was born June 28, 1930 in Hartford, Connecticut, the daughter of Emile and Marguerite (McLeese) Lessard. She was educated in Lyman schools and also attended Thornton Academy. On Feb. 10, 1979, she married Alphonse […]
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UCF rallies late, beats BYU 31-24 in overtime
ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF needed a little extra time to finish off BYU. Justin Holman threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back William Stanback on the first possession of overtime to give UCF a 31-24 victory Thursday night. The Knights (3-2) jumped out to an early lead before overcoming a 14-point deficit in the […]
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Saco to host family pumpkin fest on Saturday
SACO — Saco Spirit’s annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival is bringing a cornucopia of family-friendly fun to the downtown Saturday. The festival runs from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Main Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday beginning at 11:30 a.m., said Saco Spirit Executive Director Nadeen DeSilva. There is no rain date. Children are welcome to […]
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Crosby in midseason form as Penguins win opener over Ducks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — NHL MVP Sidney Crosby scored twice and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. Pascal Dupuis added a goal and three assists in his return from knee surgery for the Penguins, who rolled to victory in new coach […]