BIDDEFORD — Marie A. Pelletier, 80, of Biddeford, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 at the Pine Point Health Center in Scarborough, surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 8, 1935 in Saco, a daughter of Ernest and Alfreda (Bourgault) Petrin, and was educated in Biddeford schools. Mrs. Pelletier worked for more than 12 years in […]
February 2015
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Europe’s tolerant traditions put to test after Paris terror
AMSTERDAM — As Rotterdam’s mayor and a former government minister, Ahmed Aboutaleb is a voice of mainstream liberal Dutch values. As a Muslim immigrant from Morocco, he is also a prominent member of a community that many Europeans increasingly see as being in conflict with those values. So when Aboutaleb spoke up after last month’s […]
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Panel to recommend fixes for beleaguered MBTA
BOSTON — The region’s public transit system reported progress Friday in restoring service crippled by a string of severe snowstorms, while Gov. Charlie Baker assembled a panel of experts to delve into long-term solutions for the MBTA’s financial and operational woes. “Let me make this clear. We cannot continue to do the same thing and […]
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Jeff Gordon to lead the field in his final Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeff Gordon chatted casually with some of his crew as a crowd of fans gathered in the window behind his garage stall at Daytona International Speedway. He opened the toolbox behind him, grabbed a Sharpie and turned to the assembly to autograph the dozens of die casts, programs and T-shirts they […]
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People helping people at McArthur Public Library
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” – Eleanor Roosevelt I always think of kids as being people who spread jam, hugs and fun. As I look into their eyes I wonder what is going on in their little heads. What will they be like as adults? Children are precious. […]
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Maddon, Cubs getting to know each other in camp
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Joe Maddon is already putting his imprint on the Chicago Cubs, from what they hear to how they wear their hair. The new manager has been meeting with his team and getting to know his players at spring training ”“ not that they needed much of an introduction. “I like him. […]
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Parents shouldn’t share bed with infants AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s chief medical examiner and attorney general are warning parents of the dangers of sharing their bed with their infants. Chief Medical Examiner Mark Flomenbaum says that five infant deaths his office has investigated since last month have been caused by asphyxiation while sleeping. He […]
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Regional percussion group is making an impact
SANFORD — Sanford High School senior Megan Carpenter plans a career teaching music, and is headed to the University of Maine in Orono next fall for music education. At Impact Percussion, she plays the marimba ”“ an instrument that looks like a big xylophone. Carolyn Breau, a South Portland High School student, usually plays flute […]
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Cupcakes for breakfast, part 1
Or you could call them muffins, but these have frosting! They are as good as coffee cake and quite the new fashion these days! Enjoy! French Toast Cupcakes You can make these the night before, if you want, and then have a cupcake type of French Toast in the morning. 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 […]
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A warm chamber welcome
The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells Town Officials welcomed new business Ward Cedar Log Homes at a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. Ward Cedar is America’s first Log Home manufacturer ”“ a Maine product. Dealers Sheila and Jerry Elward invite the public to come and tour their log home model, by appointment only. Contact them […]