BOSTON (AP) — Even as the Montreal Canadiens swept through the opening round of the playoffs ”“ their first postseason series victory in four years ”“ they knew that a more difficult challenge was next. The Boston Bruins. Their Original Six rival. The defending Eastern Conference champions and the NHL’s top team in the regular season. […]
2014
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Local residents inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. — The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: Sabin Gilman of Biddeford, Melissa Sassman of Buxton, Deborah Morrison of Hollis Center, Aubrey Seppa-Hodgkins of Limerick, Katherine LaGassie of Lyman, Roxanne Guildford of Saco and Joseph Harlow of Wells, all initiated at University of Southern […]
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Spurs, Heat advance; Kings force game 7; Tanaka dominates
MIAMI (AP) — Ray Allen’s 3-pointer with 32 seconds left highlighted a huge Miami rally, and the Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Brooklyn Nets 96-94 on Wednesday night. The Heat won the series 4-1, and will face either Indiana or Washington in the East finals starting next week. Miami had […]
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Frank J. Galos
KENNEBUNK — Frank J. Galos, 90 years young, a very well-known Chevrolet and Cadillac dealer, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Fort Myers, Fla., with his loving family by his side. Frank was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on Nov. 23, 1923, a son of Frank J. and Nellie (Gwizdak) Galos. He graduated from Fordham […]
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Ceremony honors law enforcement officers who died on duty
AUGUSTA (AP) — A ceremony in Augusta will honor 83 Maine law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Police officers from all over the state are expected to attend the event Thursday on State Street in Augusta adjacent the Maine State House. The annual observance at the Maine Law Enforcement Officer’s […]
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BHS event to offer fun, information
BIDDEFORD — Performances by Vandini the Children’s Magician of Maine, a bouncy house and music by the Alumni Band are all part of the Community Day and Carnival, planned for Saturday at Biddeford High School. The public is encouraged to attend this free event, hosted by BHS, the Alumni Association and Edward Jones of Biddeford, […]
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Keene State announces graduates for 2014
KEENE, N.H. — Keene State College has announced the following students graduated this month: Teresa McCadden of Alfred, cum laude; Emily Francis of Hollis, magna cum laude; Jade Brulotte of Limerick; and Dominick Gamble of West Newfield.
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Spotlight
THEATER “You Can’t Take it With You” a Pulitzer Prize-winning show from 1937 about family relations during a period of economic struggle, will show at City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford, May 16-25, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 282-0849 or visiting citytheater.org. “The Savannah […]
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Officials to testify at Tsarnaev friend’s hearing
BOSTON (AP) — More law enforcement officials are scheduled to testify at a federal hearing on whether to suppress a confession by a friend of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect as the proceedings enter their third day. The law enforcement officials are expected to testify Thursday, pushing testimony from defendant Dias Kadyrbayev to Friday. Federal […]
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King’s experience makes him ideal sheriff candidate
I am writing this letter in support of the candidacy of William “Bill” King Jr. for York County sheriff. King’s professional career has well prepared him for taking a leadership role in county law enforcement. He began his career working for the Portland Police Department, moved on to become assistant director of the Maine DEA, […]