BIDDEFORD — Leo Gerard Champoux ended his hard-fought battle with cancer on Oct. 29, 2016, four days before his 83rd birthday. He was surrounded at home by his loving family, including Doris, his wife of 63 years, as he passed peacefully from this world into the hands of our Lord. Leo was born in Biddeford […]
November 2016
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Knights of Columbus Dinner
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Knights of Columbus is hosting a pie supper Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4:30 to 6:60 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Hall in Old Orchard Beach. The menu will feature turkey pot pie, pork pie, coleslaw, pasta salad, soup, cranberry sauce, drinks and desserts. The cost for adults and teens is […]
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Judith A. Smith
LYMAN — Judith Allen Smith, RN, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family members and friends on Oct. 27, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis and attendant complications. Judith was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on Sept. 14, 1948, to Charles Russell Allen and Elizabeth Hatch Allen. She attended Bement School, […]
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Brady proving age is just a number at halfway point
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady has made no secret of his desire to play into his 40s. He’s reached the halfway point of his 17th NFL season, and at age 39 heads into the Patriots’ bye week performing at a level that puts him in the conversation to become the league’s oldest MVP. He started […]
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Steelers-Ravens rivalry has new look in duel for 1st place
BALTIMORE — Not too long ago, Terrell Suggs spent extra time in the weight room in anticipation of the hard-hitting, physically exhausting drama known as Steelers vs. Ravens. “You had to become a different kind of player when you played them,” said Suggs, a six-time Pro Bowl linebacker who’s been dueling Pittsburgh since entering the […]
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Chicago Cubs celebrate with selfie at massive rally
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross posed for a selfie Friday in front of a multitude of roaring fans in the city’s Grant Park during a rally honoring the club’s first World Series title in 108 years. Ross and the other players sang “Go Cubs Go” from the stage along with the blissed-out […]
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FANTASY PLAYS: Dealing with fill-in challenges for Week 9
It’s another challenging week with six teams on a bye again, plus some other notable injuries to contend with. Your lineup may look far from ideal this week, but the same holds true for others in your league. If you deftly worked the waiver wire and are well informed, you should be set up well […]
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Robert Gagnon
BIDDEFORD — Robert R. Gagnon, 88, of Biddeford died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. He was born May 26, 1928 in Biddeford, a son of Wilfred and Louisia (Dubois) Gagnon, and was educated locally, graduating from St. Louis High School in the Class of 1946. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during […]
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New York County courthouse to be located in Biddeford
ALFRED — Citing accessibility for those doing business at the court, the York County Courthouse Site Selection Commission voted 12-6 Friday in favor of a Biddeford location over Alfred for a new consolidated courthouse. The members voted unanimously for a 12-acre city-owned parcel in the 500 block of Elm Street, U.S, Route 1, over another […]
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Rams best Hawks
KENNEBUNK — A high-stakes game pitted Kennebunk’s and Marshwood’s best against each other in a gridlocked match where Kennebunk would grind out 13-7 to advance to the Class B football regional finals. The Rams would charge ahead to an early 13-0 lead, thanks in part to senior Justin Wiggins. The Hawks’ Kyle Glidden would answer […]