BIDDEFORD – David Christopher Budzko, 50, passed away peacefully Feb. 9, 2015 in Portland after a courageous battle with cancer. He is the son of Joan Anne Korbini of Westbrook, and Matthew Charles Budzko Jr. of Sebastian, Florida. He was born in Portland on April 27, 1964, and graduated from Deering High School in 1982. […]
February 2015
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Wells H.S. names 1st trimester honor roll
WELLS — Wells High School announces the following students were named to the first trimester honor roll for 2014-15: Grade 12 High Honors: Elizabeth Andrews, McKayla Batchelder, Allison Beecher, Reilly Boyle, Hannah Bragdon, Daniel Charpentier, Mackenzie Doucette, Julianne Fitzpatrick, Alexandrea Haye, Chloe Kellum, Abigail E. Lord, Kristina Manners, Megan McDonald, Hunter McDonnell, Abigail Moulton, Zachary […]
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BFD urges residents to clear hydrants and access areas
BIDDEFORD — Frequent snow and bitter cold have defined the weather forecast for most Mainers these past few weeks – and more of the same is predicted for the weekend. With these weather conditions, comes a few risks. To help avert tragedies, the fire department is asking citizens to do their part to help their […]
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Loon Mountain – a cruiser’s delight
If you are the type of skier or snowboarder who relishes wide, expansive trails, well groomed and neatly manicured, New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain is your ticket. Loon is a crisscrossing matrix of 61 trails on three peaks with 370 skiable acres, all of it meticulously cared for by an army of a snow staff. I […]
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Hearthside Apple-Sugar Cookie Tart
Sweetly crisp and reminiscent of cuddling up by the hearth, nibbling on these treats with a cup of hot cocoa. Sugar Cookie Crust 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, room temperature 2â„3 cup sugar 1 beaten egg 1 teaspoon rum extract or vanilla 1 cup flour Powdered sugar for rolling out Caramelized Apple Topping: 1 large […]
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While the brain may falter, the heart goes on
BIDDEFORD — As Loucien Jacques leaned over to plant a kiss on his wife Ruth’s lips at St. Andre Health Care on Thursday, she smiled and accepted the offer. The couple, both 86 years old, has been married for 62 years. “She was cute,” Jacques said, remembering the first time he saw Ruth, when the […]
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Weigle headed to the next level
KENNEBUNK — Pretty much every high school athlete in the country would love to get a chance to play at the next level. For Kennebunk senior Alyssa Weigle, that dream has become a reality. Weigle signed her National Letter of Intent on Friday morning to continue to soccer career at Division II New York Institute […]
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Joan M. Cote
BIDDEFORD — Joan M. Cote, 82, of Biddeford, died on Feb. 12, 2015 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.
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Thor to the rescue
SACO – They say that a dog is man’s best friend. After a recent attempted robbery to his workplace, Justin Ireland knows that his dog, Thor, has his back. Ire-land was working at Holly’s gas station at 952 Portland Road, Route 1, Monday afternoon when an unidentified man came into the station demanding money at […]
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Valentine’s fun for seniors at Evergreen center
SACO — Evergreeen Rehabilitation Center residents Gertrude Paquet and Clayton Hoar received the highest Valentine’s Day honor Friday. The pair was voted Valentine’s Day queen and king, respectively. Residents and staffed voted for their choice, and the results were tallied up, said Activity Director Laurie Carrier, who crowned the pair Friday. Paquet and Hoar graciously […]