NEW YORK One year later, the New York Mets finally landed All- Star outfielder Jay Bruce to boost a struggling lineup. And now, he’ll provide protection for Yoenis Cespedes rather than an alternative to him. Minutes before Monday’s trade deadline, the third-place Mets obtained Bruce from the Cincinnati Reds for young infielder Dilson Herrera and […]
August 2016
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BIRTHS
Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick A girl, Caroline Grace Smith, to Justin Michael Smith and Sadie Christina Carr of Winthrop, July 6, 2016. A boy, Henry Paul Dyer, to Benjamin Paul and Kailin Jane (McConnell) Dyer of Durham, July 6, 2016. A girl, Danielle Nichole Appel, to Dianna Lynn Appel of Bath, July 11, 2016. A […]
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Katherine Judd, Rafael da Luz
BRUNSWICK — Katherine Judd of Washington, D.C. and Rafael da Luz of Brasilia, Brazil were married on July 23, 2016, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev Carolyn Eklund. Serving as maids of honor were Hannah and Sarah Judd, sisters of the bride, from Brunswick, while the bridesmaids […]
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Meet Cullen Filler
LOVELAND, Colo. Cullen Filler used to describe his eyes as dirty to his mom, Becky Filler, in the months before surgery. It was the only way the 3-year-old could describe what his was seeing. “One of the first things he said when he woke up was,” said Becky Filler about Cullen’s first surgery in April, […]
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Are blueberries for the birds? Or for us people?
I gave a lecture and slide show recently about good plants that support our feathered friends. I talked about good habitat for nesting and safe places to rest while avoiding cats. But when I showed plants birds like to eat, some gardeners were surprised when I showed blueberries: they didn’t want to share. Many of […]
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Relics from the past stay with us
Last week I wrote about the burden that my youngest son, Lindell, carried as he cleaned out his room. Through the years, his older brothers had also cleaned out their rooms, but they never had to say goodbye to their childhood toys, books and clothes because they weren’t going far — just up to Lindell’s […]
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Scrambled eggs baked in muffin tins make your mornings easier
When it comes to healthy eating, good intentions and willpower can only take us so far. That’s why I believe strongly in making the healthy choice the easy choice, especially when it comes to morning decisions. Spending a little time to set myself up for success makes a huge difference in my ability to stick […]
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Welcome to construction season
Some might call it summer, but real Mainers know it’s construction season across the state. Work continued on the upper part of Main Street in downtown Biddeford on Monday, as construction season reaches its peak. That part of the street is being reconstructed and repaved.
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City sale of Saco Island property hits snag
SACO — An abutter of a Saco Island property that the city has acquired and is looking to sell is questioning parking rights on the island. In January, the city acquired the first floor of the Saco Island Terrace Condominium building, a section of the building known as Unit 91, due to unpaid taxes from […]