November 2016
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Biddeford lauded as ‘age-friendly community’
BIDDEFORD — The city of Biddeford has been designated an Age-Friendly Community by AARP, a welcome title for a city striving to become more hospitable toward senior citizens. Mayor Alan Casavant announced the city’s approval of the designation in an email to constituents on Sunday, saying he is excited to work with the organization as […]
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Cutts Ave contract zone earns Saco approval
SACO – The city of Saco has approved a contract zone that will allow a high-density housing development in a former church property after first addressing parking concerns. Hardypond Development Company is in a purchase agreement to acquire the former Notre Dame de Lourdes church property on Cutts Avenue, and has plans for a three […]
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Old Orchard Beach man sentenced to 40 years for murder
PORTLAND — A Cumberland County Superior Court judge has sentenced an Old Orchard Beach man to 40 years in prison in connection with the March 2013 murder of Charles Raybine in Biddeford. Justice Daniel Billings Sentenced Bub Peter Nguany to 40 years in prison for murder following a lengthy, emotional sentencing that included speeches given […]
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Celtics rally from 13 down in 4th to beat Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — Isaiah Thomas scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rallied from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-93 on Monday night. Al Horford added 20 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Celtics, who trailed 81-68 after three. Boston opened the fourth on a 17-0 run […]
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Local soccer players recognized by SMAA
The Southwestern Maine Activities Association recently announced its all-conference teams, and a handful of locals were recognized. Thornton’s Noah Niles was named to the boys first team, while Sanford’s Patrick Morris was named to the second team, along with teammate Kevin Votter. Biddeford’s Caleb Ball also made the second team, as well as TA’s Noah […]
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Pre-Thanksgiving pep talk
The modern American Thanksgiving revolves around food, family and friends. More importantly, the spirit of the holiday is about being thankful for gifts we don’t count often enough and fostering inclusiveness and hospitality. In the more literal sense, Thanksgiving often develops into an impossible mountain of food, followed by more food, and possibly some good, […]