All right, I’ve managed to clean up my vegetable gardens and rake the lawn. I’ve gotten most of my flower beds cut back, weeded and raked. So can I relax and watch football? No, not yet. Smug though I may be for doing all that, there is still work to do. Trees and shrubs need […]
November 2016
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USS Zumwalt breaks down while crossing Panama Canal
BATH While traversing the Panama Canal, the USS Zumwalt suffered an engineering casualty and had to be towed to a berth in Panama. As first reported by Defense News, Third Fleet spokesman Cmdr. Ryan Perry stated: “Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, US Third Fleet, has directed USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) to remain at ex-Naval Station Rodman […]
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Special visitors honor Atria Kennebunk veterans
KENNEBUNK—Veterans residing at Atria Kennebunk were commended for their years of military service with visits last week from personnnel at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard and the Sea Cadets. The veterans were honored at a breakfast that was followed by a community assembly. Each veteran’s story was shared with family and visitors by Atria Kennebunk […]
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Bias clouds columnist’s viewpoint
G.L. Weil in his op-ed on the presidential election on Nov. 12 “Choosing change over competence” did not address the primary reason Hillary lost. Weil placed that blame on everything from James Comey and the FBI to the electoral college. By describing the President-elect as a “morally deficient man,” Weil showed his contempt for the […]
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Grateful for outpouring of support
I am the mother of Sarah Lynne Nguyen, the 17-year-old girl who was hit last Saturday in Biddeford. I wanted to let you know Sarah is still fighting her way back to being Sarah. All prayers are welcomed and each one counts. Sarah has always been such a beautiful girl and always brave. Let’s give […]
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Plenty of issues remain about Saco budget
Saco Citizens for Sensible Government spent hours reviewing the FY2017 budget before adoption. They attempted to make recommendations regarding same. During the budget process adjustments and recommendations were made by councilors and staff. On May 9 each amendment was read and voted. The administration is responsible for producing the proposed budget for council adoption. We […]
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Suzanne P. Jude
LYMAN — Suzanne P. Wales Morin Jude, 75, of Lyman, died on Nov. 18, 2016 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Limerick on May 20, 1941 a daughter of Warner and Lucy (Boucher) Wales. She attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School in 1959 where she had been a […]
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Wells gospel trio could earn Grammy nomination
WELLS—The three-person Christian music sensation The Greatest Gift, a gospel band from Wells, recently received news that they have been placed on the official ballot for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music. Nominated for “Performance/Song” for their original song “The Lighthouse” and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for their album “Fishers […]
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Gilles W. Toutant
BIDDEFORD—Gilles Toutant, 81, of Saco, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Biddeford. Burial will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. To view Gilles memorial page please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com.
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Oswald A. Bourque
WELLS—Oswald A. “Ozzie” Bourque, Sr., 92, of Wells, formerly of Waltham, Massachusetts, died Friday morning, Nov. 18, 2016 at his residence. The last surviving of 17 children of Hypolite and Rosanna (Donelle) Bourque, he was born in Calhouns, New Brunswick, Canada on March 10, 1924. He grew up in New Brunswick, and was drafted into […]