NEW YORK Skin was definitely in, but was 2014 all about the big, bold booty or a sheer reveal up top? On runways, Marc Jacobs sent up-and-comer Kendall Jenner out during February’s New York Fashion Week with nipples clearly visible under a taupe knit top. Christian Siriano closed his show in September with ice blue […]
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Filmmaker with ties to Biddeford to document nuns’ work
BIDDEFORD — A Massachusetts native with ties to Biddeford will soon begin an ambitious project. Tebello Rose, a young filmmaker, plans to travel to Lesotho, Africa early this year to start production on her first long-form documentary, which is about a nonprofit organization that assists young, single mothers caring for their babies at the Good […]
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Sheriff King, Chief Deputy Baran take oath
ALFRED — York County Sheriff William L. “Bill” King was sworn into office Thursday, in a ceremony at York County Jail. There was a full house of family, friends, co-workers and supporters gathered to witness King and his Chief Deputy, Tom Baran, take their oaths of office, administered by York County Commissioner Michael Cote. Acton […]
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Nancy L. Smith
SPRINGVALE — Nancy L. Smith, 70, of Springvale, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at her home
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Chapter & Verse
A 13-week course of GriefShare will be offered at Seacoast Chapel, 228 Buxton Road, Saco, starting Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend this faith-based program. Call 282-3000 for more information or to register. There is a $20 registration fee to cover the cost of materials. The morning sermon, “Beginning a […]
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Alta M. Gavel
SANFORD — Alta M. Gavel, 88, of Sanford, passed away Monday, Dec. 29.
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Families of Shanghai victims grieve, seek answers
SHANGHAI — Like hundreds of thousands of other revelers, 24-year-old Pan Haiqin decided to ring in the new year on Shanghai’s famed riverfront as the skyscrapers flashed and sparkled. But as the crowd grew and then turned into an out-of-control crush of bodies, the real estate professional never made it up steps to a viewing […]
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SMHC Auxiliary pays off $90,000 pledge to support room renovations
BIDDEFORD — Southern Maine Health Care Auxiliary President Jennifer Paige and the Auxiliary Board of Directors recently presented Edward McGeachey, SMHC president and CEO, with a check for $45,000 to pay off the auxiliary’s $90,000 pledge in support of the hospital’s transition to private rooms. In presenting the check, Paige thanked the Auxiliary Board of […]
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Trojans, Seagulls off to fast starts in girls hoops
The New Year has just started, and the state high school basketball tournament is still six weeks away, but early in the season two local girls teams have gotten off to fast starts. Thornton Academy sits at 7-0 heading into a clash with Scarborough tonight, while Old Orchard Beach is 4-0 after a light early […]
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Biddeford plans for 4th annual WinterFest
BIDDEFORD — WinterFest is just over a month away, and this year, the events will more closely resemble what its creators first intended the three-day celebration to be. “It’s turning back to more of what WinterFest originally started as, more of a community-based event,” said event coordinator and chairman John Maxson on Tuesday. Unlike last […]