ARUNDEL — Helen L. Clay, 56, of Arundel, passed away early Thursday morning on April 2, 2015, at her home. She was born in Biddeford on Sept. 7, 1958, a daughter of George and Linda (May) Wormwood. She was a graduate of Biddeford High School. Helen was employed as a CNA for St. Andre’s Healthcare […]
2015
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Celtics’ playoff chase down to final 7 games
The Boston Celtics’ 2014-15 season can already be considered a success. How much of a success depends on their play over their final seven games, however. The team has already won nine more games than last year while shedding several expensive ”“ and not so relevant for the future ”“ players. In return for dealing […]
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She’s got the moves
BIDDEFORD — Emily Belanger started ballet dancing when she was 3. Now 17, the Biddeford native is still at it. Belanger’s latest role is as “one of the pirates’ ladies” in the Maine State Ballet’s production of Le Corsaire. The popular ballet tells the tale of a pirate trying to rescue the woman he loves […]
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Musical ‘South Pacific’ coming soon to the WHS stage
WELLS — From April 8-11, the Wells Players at Wells High School are presenting Rogers and Hammerstein’s musical “South Pacific” in the school’s Olenn Auditorium. The musical is based on James A. Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 book, “Tales of the South Pacific.” Seating for Wednesday’s 3:30 p.m. matinee and Thursday’s 7 p.m. performance is general […]
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An open letter to area school departments, taxpayers
Schools are often the heart of our cities and towns, and Maine citizens take pride in supporting and governing schools in their town. Local control is a longstanding tradition in most Maine communities. The law that forced many school departments to consolidate has been challenged at the local and state level since its inception. A […]
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Doubront agrees to minor league contract with Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Left-hander Felix Doubront and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract. The 27-year-old was released by the Chicago Cubs last weekend. His deal with the Blue Jays was announced Thursday. Doubront has a 28-23 record and a 4.78 ERA in five seasons with Boston and the Cubs, who […]
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Florence Whitten
KENNEBUNK — Florence B. “Pinky” Whitten, 81, a long-time resident of Kennebunk, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the Kennebunk Center for Health and Rehabilitation after a lengthy illness. Florence was born on June 28, 1933 in North Kenne-bunkport, a daughter of Neil and Winona May (Hayford) Johnson, and attended Arundel Schools. She graduated from […]
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It’s still hate and bigotry
The real story out of Indiana is not that the legislature passed, and the governor signed, a pernicious law that could sanction discrimination against gays. The real story is the furious backlash around the country that the measure provoked. That’s why Gov. Mike Pence was forced to backpedal and support an amendment stating clearly that […]
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LePage forum ends as security removes former Biddeford mayor
SACO — Gov. Paul LePage’s forum on tax reform Thursday night came to an abrupt end when a former politician was escorted out of the auditorium. Former Biddeford mayor and Democratic state representative Joanne Twomey was escorted out of Thornton Academy’s Garland Auditorium by the governor’s security to both jeers and cheers after she approached […]
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Red Sox outfield takes shape as JBJ, Castillo sent to Triple-A
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox optioned Rusney Castillo and Jackie Bradley Jr. to Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday, clearing the way for Mookie Betts to start in center field. With a glut of outfielders in spring training, the Red Sox finally pared down the group. They will begin the regular season with […]