WASHINGTON — A weakening U.S. economy spilled into the job market in March as employers added just 126,000 jobs ”“ the fewest since December 2013 ”“ snapping a 12-month streak of gains above 200,000. The unemployment rate remained at 5.5 percent, the Labor Department said in its monthly report Friday. The March jobs data raised […]
2015
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Sea Dogs to host Autism Awareness Day on April 11
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs in partnership with Embracing the World of Autism will host Autism Awareness Day at Hadlock Field on Saturday, April 11 when the Sea Dogs take on the Reading Fightin Phils at 1 p.m. The event will be held with the support of University of New England Occupational Therapy graduate […]
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Biddeford’s construction season begins next week
BIDDEFORD — Next week the Maine Water Company will initiate a project that will reroute traffic traveling south on Elm Street, or Route 1, in Biddeford, according to city officials. Biddeford Public Works Director Guy Casavant said Friday that the company has hired Gorham-based Shaw Brothers Construction to replace a water line on Elm Street, […]
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Lyle Schaller, the church doctor in changing times
All pastors know that there are legions of “Easter Christians” who make it their tradition to dress up once a year and touch base with God. What can pastors do? Not much, said the late, great church-management guru Lyle Schaller, while discussing these red-letter days on the calendar. Rather than worrying about that Easter crowd, […]
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Robert Lavertu Sr.
SANFORD — Robert R. Lavertu Sr. (Bob) passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. Bob will be remembered as a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky guy, who was always there to lend a hand when needed. His outgoing nature was obvious to all that knew him, and most that didn’t. Bob […]
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National championships twice as nice for Jr. Pirates
SACO — Two Portland Junior Pirates hockey teams went to Michigan for USA Hockey national championships last weekend and both teams came away with championship trophies. Just a few hours apart ”“ and less than 100 miles away from each other ”“ the Junior Pirates’ U18 Tier II boys and U19 Tier II girls teams […]
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A Good Friday procession
Parishioners from Cornerstone United Methodist Church exit the Dyer Library parking lot on Main Street, Saco, Friday afternoon. In honor of Good Friday, they were carrying a cross to the church on 20 Jenkins Road, making stops along the way for worship and prayer.
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Gayle Nelson
LIMINGTON — Gayle Marie Nelson, age 69, of Limington, born on Nov. 5, 1945, joined her late husband David A. Nelson on March 28, 2015. She is preceded in death by: her mom and dad; brother, Bob; and husband, David A. Nelson. She is survived by: two sons, Scott and David Nelson; daughter-in-law, Betty Nelson; […]
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Chapter & Verse
Christ Church UCC/UMC has worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday with the Rev. Mark Arbisi. Refreshments and fellowship follow. The church is located at 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. For more information, call 985-4494 or visit christchurchkennebunk.org. The Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St. in Sanford, the Rev. Sue Gabrielson presiding, welcomes everyone to worship […]
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Spring lifts the spirit in magical ways
Spring and Easter will speak to us in a deeply personal way. It is the soil out of which grow faith, hope, love and all positive qualities of the spirit. We nourish the spirit and feed the soul. American Easter is April 5 and Orthodox Pascha (Easter) is April 12. The busy winds and the […]