The Stand Up for Students ballot initiative increases state funding for public education for grades K-12 by creating a surcharge on households earning more than $200,000. The Stand Up for Students ballot initiative: •Creates a 3-percent surcharge on household income earned over $200,000 – after all deductions. Someone earning $300,000 would pay a surcharge of […]
August 2016
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‘West Side Story’ a real treat
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the play “West Side Story” at the City Theater in Biddeford. I was anticipating a nice way to spend a rainy day, as the play is one of my favorites. Little did I expect the incredibly professional quality production I saw with outstanding actors and actresses, beautiful singing […]
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Teach geography in public schools
Geography education in America has been a laughing joke to everyone outside our little patriotic bubble. That is why I am suggesting that York County schools including CK Burns, Saco Middle School and Thornton Academy (my alma maters) teach more geography in class. Why? Because the world matters. Because now more than ever, we have […]
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Paula Sirois
BIDDEFORD — The sunshine of her family’s lives, Paula Bernadette Sirois, 57, died in her home on Friday, July 29, 2016, with loving family and staff by her side. She was a treasure and a joy to all who knew her. Paula (Sweet P) was born Aug. 28, 1958, the 11th of 12 children of […]
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Anne of Romania, 92
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Anne of Romania, the loyal and modest wife of Romania’s last monarch, King Michael, has died, Romania’s royal house said. She was 92. Anne died Monday afternoon at a hospital in Morges, Switzerland, surrounded by family including four of her daughters, a statement said. Michael, 94, who is suffering from cancer, […]
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Gloria DeHaven, 91
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gloria DeHaven, the daughter of vaudeville stars who carved out her own successful career as the bright-eyed, vivacious star of Hollywood musicals and comedies of the 1940s and ‘50s, died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was 91. Her agent Scott Stander said Monday DeHaven was in hospice care after suffering a […]
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Buescher emerges in the fog at Pocono for 1st career Cup win
LONG POND, Pa. — Chris Buescher sat in his Ford, hoping that the fog would stick over Pocono and the cloud over the rookie’s middling season would start to lift. Buescher idled in his car, then stood with his arms folded on pit road. “I tried not to get my hopes up,” he said. Buescher […]
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Dumoulin to bring Stanley Cup home next week
BIDDEFORD — Former Biddeford High School standout Brian Dumoulin helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup title back in June – and next week he will bring the Cup home to Biddeford to celebrate with family, friends and the entire community. Dumoulin, who helped Biddeford win two state titles during his career with the […]
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Mets acquire NL RBI leader Jay Bruce from Reds
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 […]
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Boston closer Kimbrel back quickly from knee surgery
SEATTLE (AP) — Closer Craig Kimbrel returned to the Boston Red Sox on Monday, three weeks after surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear in his left knee. The All-Star was 0-1 with a 1.45 ERA and 17 saves in 19 opportunities before his surgery July 11. Opponents were hitting just .143 in his 19 […]