The Valley News (N.H.), April 20: Critics of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ call to break up the biggest Wall Street banks contend that Sanders fails to appreciate the unique role those financial institutions play in the global economy and that the reforms instituted under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial overhaul legislation provide adequate regulatory oversight. The first […]
May 2, 2016
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How not to pursue the American dream
Call me unpatriotic, but whenever I hear people prating about the “American Dream,” it sets my teeth on edge. The thing about dreams, see, is that they’re imaginary. A figment of your imagination. So you have a dream. Good for you. I had a dream, too. When I was 12. I was going to be […]
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First US cruise ship in decades to arrive in Cuba
HAVANA — The first U.S. cruise ship in nearly 40 years was crossing the Florida Straits from Miami to Havana on Monday, restarting commercial travel on waters that once represented a half-century of Cold War hostility. The 704-passenger Adonia was to finish its nearly 17-hour journey at 9:30 a.m. EST, becoming the first U.S. cruise […]
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Laurianne Grenier
BIDDEFORD — Laurianne Grenier, 97, of Biddeford, died Saturday, May 30, 2016, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. She was born Oct. 13, 1918, in Biddeford, the daughter of Aime and Regina (Bouthillette) Beliveau, and was educated locally. On Nov. 8, 1941, she married Emile Grenier at St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford. Laurianne had […]
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Phillip Woodward
SPRING HILL, Fla. — Phillip P. Woodward, 71, formerly of Waterboro, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his home in Spring Hill, Florida. He was born in Saco on March 17, 1945, a son of the late Elmer and Pauline Woodward. He attended local schools, graduated from Sanford High School, and served with […]
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Steven Waycott
SACO — Steven E. Waycott, 50, of Buxton Road, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 29, 2016. He was born in Saco on April 24, 1966, the son of Norman and Susan Lord Waycott. Steven attended local schools and graduated from Thornton Academy. He served in the United States Marine Corps. After […]
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Daniel Berrigan
NEW YORK (AP) — His defiant protests helped shape Americans’ opposition to the Vietnam War. And they landed The Rev. Daniel Berrigan behind bars. The Roman Catholic priest, writer and poet, who became a household name in the U.S. in the 1960s after being imprisoned for burning draft files in a protest against the war, […]
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Biddeford’s Best
BIDDEFORD — Before the 2016 girls lacrosse season even started, Biddeford senior Taylor Turgeon had already played her way into the school record books – and secured her legacy as one of the best players to ever compete for the Tigers. On Saturday, the standout added to her impressive resume as Turgeon scored five goals […]
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TA girls fall to Falmouth
SACO — The Thornton Academy girls lacrosse team dropped a hard-fought 9-8 decision to visiting Falmouth (3-0) on Saturday morning. Thornton Academy was led by Faith Sinclair with four goals and Paige Leblanc added two goals. The Trojans, who dropped to 1-1 on the young season, also received goals from Amanda Cyr and Alanna Pettaway. […]