2015
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Horoscope
Communication and travel are highlighted this year. Don’t let the actions of others blindside you. It’s important to follow your own path and stick to what you know and do best. Your patience and understanding will draw favors in return. Focus on long-term and accumulative effects. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) – Socializing and networking […]
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In schools, on streets and TV, children feel Muslim backlash
A backlash against American Muslims is leaving a mark on some of the nation’s youngest minds. After seeing presidential candidate Donald Trump call on television for barring Muslims from entering the country, 8-year-old Sofia Yassini checked the locks on her family’s home in Plano, Texas, imagining the Army would take them away. She raced to […]
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Bolduc elected to serve on student Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Rachel E. Bolduc of Lebanon was recently elected to the Student Senate during student elections for the 2015-16 school year at Western New England University. Bolduc holds the position of senator. The Student Senate is the official voice of full-time students, and is comprised of representatives from each class, representatives from each […]
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Births
Giada Marie, daughter of Joshua D’Alfonso and Melanie Veilleux of Arundel, was born on Dec. 11. Roger Zachary Therrien, son of Kevin and Jennifer (Demers) Therrien of Biddeford, was born on Dec. 15. Marleigh Marie Dow, daughter of Steven Thayer and Britney Dow of Kennebunk, was born on Dec. 15. Hali Mae Burnell, daughter of […]
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A look at robots and other coding toys for the youngest kids
NEW YORK — It’s no longer tough to find coding toys for young kids. Here’s a look at your current options. All of the toys are either sold through major retailers or online. DASH AND DOT ($150 for Dash, $50 for Dot, all ages) Children can use a variety of apps to program Dash, the […]
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Frederick T. Jeffery Jr., 97
PORTLAND — Frederick Talbot Jeffery Jr., 97, of Portland, died Dec. 20, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 27, 1918, in Portland. In 1936, Jeffery graduated from South Portland High School, where he ran track all four years. In the late 1930s he was a member of the 19th […]
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Adventures in hiring, Part 3: The 10-step program
As resumes started pouring in, the exhausted chef/owner became more agitated. Her rants grew along with the pile of unqualified or unsuitable applicants. Still crazy busy with holiday parties and family gatherings, we were almost looking forward to the slow days January and February would bring. The entire overworked staff was on eggshells every time […]
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Falmouth woman dies after being hit by car
PORTLAND — A Falmouth woman who was struck by a car Thursday evening died as a result of her injuries. Lee Whittier, 82, was hit by a sport utility vehicle near the Portland police station on Middle Street at approximately 5:20 p.m. She was taken to Maine Medical Center, where she later died from her […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 24
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 14-20. Fire calls No fire calls were reported from Dec. 14-20. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to two calls from Dec. 14-20.