RIT announces dean’s list ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local residents made the dean’s list for fall semester at Rochester Institute of Technology: Savannah Bayse of Alfred; Danielle Gray of Buxton; Kimberlee Keithley of Kennebunk; Hayley Richardson of Kennebunk; Tyler Panting of Kennebunkport; Tuyen Nguyen of Old Orchard Beach; Cameron Clark of Saco; Tyler Bacon […]
February 2015
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Seagulls go cold in loss to Mountain Valley
AUGUSTA — At its very core, the most integral aspect of the game of basketball is putting the ball into the basket. Old Orchard Beach had no trouble doing that throughout the regular season and during an easy preliminary round victory, but the Seagulls found it to be a more difficult task against Mountain Valley […]
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Maine needs to update voting system
In the past 40 years, Maine has elected a majority winning governor only twice. Consequently, our current system of plurality voting has yielded victories for minority winners nine times. We need to consider a better system to elect our leaders ”“ one that would benefit candidates of all parties, and more importantly, benefit Maine voters. […]
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Lawmakers push for small pets on trains
WASHINGTON — It all began with Lily, a 15-pound snowball of a French bulldog with the face of a tough guy and the personality of a princess. She and her owner, Rep. Jeff Denham of California, take the occasional coast-to-coast plane ride together. But when he tried to take her on Amtrak a couple years […]
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Science and math seniors make their mark
Pictured above are Maine School of Science and Math seniors Thomas Lindell from Frankfort, Hannah Stetson from Pittston, George Spahn from Hallowell and Andrew Reilley from West Kennebunk, who were named as candidates in the United States Presidential Scholars Program. Approximately 20 females and 20 males are selected as candidates from each state. In April, […]
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John M. Paquet
BIDDEFORD — John M. Paquet, 81, of Biddeford, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. He was born June 23, 1933 in St. Honore de Schenley, P.Q., Canada. Mr. Paquet served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. On Oct. 12, 1957, he married Rita M. Gonneville. Following his military service, John studied culinary srts […]
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Scott Walker’s bumpy evolution education
It’s almost as if Scott Walker knew he could get in trouble just by traveling to London. In the U.K. recently for a trade mission, the governor of Wisconsin and likely presidential candidate went to the Chatham House think tank to talk Wisconsin business ”“ and ended up the headline of stories about, of all […]
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Airport project passes in Biddeford; councilor resigns
BIDDEFORD — The City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to move forward with a $962,500 project to address safety concerns at Biddeford Municipal Airport. Councilors Bradley Cote and Clement Fleurent voted against the project, and the decision even prompted Cote to resign from his seat. “I’ve argued the risks (of the airport) for three years,” he […]
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Bourque – Colby
WELLS — Bethany Bourque-Scott and Todd Colby are pleased to announce their engagement. Bethany is the daughter of Marc and Patricia Bourque of Kennebunkport. Todd is the son of Elaine Colby and the late William Colby of Springvale. Bethany is a graduate of Kennebunk High School, Husson University and Kaplan University. She is employed by […]
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Often, cash saved at gas pump is staying in pockets
WASHINGTON — In recent months, the stage seemed set for American consumers to do what they’ve traditionally done best: Spend money ”“ and drive the economy. The lowest gas prices in five years had given people more spending money. Employers added over 1 million jobs from November through January, the best three-month pace in 17 years. Businesses […]