On March 12, Sen. Ron Collins, R-York, welcomed the girls varsity basketball team from Wells High School to the State House. Collins recognized the basketball team on the Senate floor that morning for their hard work and dedication in raising awareness for breast cancer. The young ladies raise awareness by participating in “Shootin’ for a […]
2015
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Looking ahead, KHS students from China prepare for college
KENNEBUNK — If you had a few short weeks left in the U.S. and wanted to celebrate, what would you do? Go to Disney World, of course. At least that’s what Whitney, one of Kennebunk High School’s students from China, who was accepted at a U.S. college, will be doing on Friday. Kennebunk hosts seven […]
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UNE softball splits with Thomas
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England recorded a 6-0 victory over Thomas College in softball action Thursday at Claude Dubois Field, following the Terriers 7-6, extra innings decision in the opener of the doubleheader. Big Blue moves to 16-13 on the year, while Thomas now stands at 4-17. Adrienne Chase led the Nor’easters with […]
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Sanford Rec sponsors trips to Fenway
The Sanford Recreation Department is sponsoring three Red Sox trips this coming 2015 season. All are Saturday games and all are in the right field grandstand. Cost is $75 per person, which includes round-trip by Custom Coach & Limousine to Fenway, plus ticket into the park. The bus will leave from the Sanford Jr. High […]
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Biddeford mayor will seek 3rd term
BIDDEFORD — Alan Casavant announced Thursday that he will seek a third term as the mayor of Biddeford. The 62-year-old, who is a former Biddeford city councilor and state representative, was first elected in 2011 and is in his second two-year term as the city’s mayor. “The face of Biddeford is changing, and I want […]
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Trojans thump Marshwood in season opener
SACO — It’s hard to have a better season opener than the Thornton Academy boys lacrosse team had Thursday. The Trojans jumped out to a 6-1 lead after one quarter, dominated a 9-0 second quarter and rolled to a 20-2 victory over Marshwood at Hill Stadium. Isaac Sinclair opened the scoring just over two minutes […]
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NFL reinstates Adiran Peterson from suspension
MINNEAPOLIS — Adrian Peterson has been cleared to return to the NFL. Now all that remains to be settled is where he will play next season. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent the Minnesota Vikings star a letter on Thursday advising him of his reinstatement. Peterson missed most of last season while facing child abuse charges in […]
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John Robb will speak at AFIO meeting
John Robb, scheduled to speak at the April 18 meeting of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, is described as an author, technology expert, entrepreneur and political analyst. His credentials include a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy and an master’s degree in Public and Private Management from Yale University. He served […]
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‘Little Boy’ movie fights some big labels
Voters at the Toronto International Film Festival created a stir in 2006 when they gave the long-shot drama “Bella” the People’s Choice Award, a prestigious salute that often precedes Oscar nominations. Then critics began focusing on a key detail: The unmarried waitress at the heart of the indie flick’s plot struggles to decide whether to […]
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Shedding light on the painful existence of the tall man
You’d be right to assume there’s a touch of hyperbole in that statement, but trust me: The exaggeration is slight. Obviously there are other, banier banes which are more bane-like. Infectious diseases, Pauly Shore movies, and French fries without ketchup are all somewhere near the top of the list. But there’s a certain dread that […]