November 2016
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Congratulations to my opponent
I want to congratulate my opponent, Rep. Stedman Seavey, on winning re-election to House District 9 and thank him for treating me with respect and kindness throughout the race. I also wish to thank the many voters who supported me and helped me throughout this race. I feel confident Rep. Seavey will work hard for […]
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Teddy Roosevelt and Veterans Day
As we celebrate Veterans Day this year, it is instructive to consider the contributions of our presidents to our nation’s defense and military. Of America’s 43 presidents, 31 have served in the military. Ten, most notably George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Dwight Eisenhower, attained the rank of general. Five others held the […]
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Communities across York County to honor Veterans this weekend
YORK COUNTY — Communities across the country will honor the nation’s heroes this weekend, with Veterans Day falling on Friday. Several organization and municipalities across York County will also hold events to commemorate those who have served or who currently serve. All events are on Veterans Day unless noted otherwise. Biddeford and Saco The Twin […]
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Jon Nathanson
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, Jon Nathanson, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Old Orchard Beach, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 14, 1929, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the son of Sarah and Rabbi Morris Nathanson. Jon grew up in the Biddeford/Saco area, he attended Colby College, and served in the […]
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Young scientists get inspired at Biddeford Middle School
BIDDEFORD — Inquisitive minds came alive at Biddeford Middle School on Wednesday, as students participated in a number of activities to celebrate Maine BioScience Day. The Bioscience Association of Maine organized the event to inspire young people to pursue science-based careers at Maine companies. Twelve middle schools across southern Maine took part in the event, […]
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TA sends double trouble to D1
SACO — Thornton Academy seniors Evan Balzano and Brandon Hall were bright spots on the horizon Wednesday morning while the country dwelled on election results. These hard-working young men contracted into hopeful futures as they signed National Letters of Intent to play baseball at the Division I level. Next fall, first baseman Balzano will attend […]
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Dayton students honor veterans
DAYTON — In the Dayton Consolidated School gymnasium, the school chorus set the tone for an assembly Tuesday morning honoring veterans with the song “Proud of our Veterans.” “You are patriots and heroes who answered the call,” they sang. The assembly, held in light of Veterans Day, which takes place Friday, also included the presentation […]
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UNE shuts out UMF in NCAA tournament
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England field hockey team continued its hot streak in the postseason with a 5-0 win over visiting UMaine Farmington in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs, Wednesday. The Nor’easters took an early lead on a goal from Marge Gardiner less than five minutes into the contest, and never […]