ARUNDEL — Gerard G. Labbe, 87, of Arundel, died on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough. He was born Dec. 4, 1927 to William and Fedora (Frechette) Labbe in Biddeford. On April 14, 1951 he married Rita Jariz at St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford. They shared 39 years together until her death […]
2015
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The history of local transportation
An example of one of the old photographs on exhibit in “Transportation ”“ Trains, Trolleys and Airplanes” at The Historical Museum in Springvale. For more information, see the Spotlight Calendar.
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Nationals beat Red Sox 10-5 to avoid sweep
BOSTON — Considering the way the first two games went, the Washington Nationals found a reason to leave Boston feeling pleased. Wilson Ramos hit a three-run double and Ian Desmond a solo homer during Washington’s six-run third inning, and the Nationals beat the Red Sox 10-5 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. After losing six […]
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Northern Lights to sing in Goodwins Mills
Northern Lights Youth Choir will be performing a concert at the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church, 498 Goodwins Mills Road in Dayton, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17. All are welcome to attend this concert. For more info call 499-2817.
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Apology
Reference the recent “Downtown Parking Survey.” My attempt to acquire it failed not because those responsible for conducting/publicizing/making the survey available, but because my attempt was cut short rather than “extending my search.” Please accept my sincere apology, for doubting it’s availability. Paul Therrien, Biddeford
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Edith Guay
SANFORD — Edith M. Guay, 74, of West Newfield, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Goodall Hospital in Sanford. She was born in Canada on Jan. 23, 1941, the daughter of Gilbert and Lillian Bernier Morin. She was educated and graduated from the Baxter School for the Deaf in Portland and attended hairdressing and cosmetology […]
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County nixes more money for probate judge, sheriff’s office
ALFRED — York County Commissioners Wednesday denied requests by Sheriff Bill King for an additional administrator and by Probate Judge Robert M.A. Nadeau, who asked that his part-time job be afforded more hours and pay. In their approval of the proposed $19 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, the five-member board […]
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Red Claws’ Morrison named D-League Coach of the Year
PORTLAND — The NBA Development League announced today that Maine Red Claws head coach Scott Morrison has won the Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year Award for the 2014-15 season. Morrison becomes the first Red Claws coach in franchise history to receive the honor. In his first season as a head coach in the D-League, […]
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Saco Food Pantry says ‘thanks’
“My role model was my grandfather. He instilled in me the feeling that no matter how successful you are you have a responsibility to help others.” ”“ Kevin Johnson, former NBA star and Mayor of Sacramento, California. The measure of responsibility mentioned has been assumed thereby bringing new life to this quotation. Those supportive shoulders […]
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Saco Citizen Police Academy shows people the ropes
SACO — We’ve all seen police solve crimes in an hour on television. Students at the Saco Citizen Police Academy are learning how it’s done in real life. The academy began on Feb. 25 and will end next week after running nine consecutive Wednesday evenings. Classes are free, taught by police staff, and give students […]