BIDDEFORD—Milton Victor, beloved husband, father and “Poppa” left us in the early hours on the 30th of October 2016. He was 87-years-old. Milton was born in Biddeford on the 25th of March in 1929, to Peter and Nitsa Hioni Victor. Milton’s early years were steeped in the rich cultural traditions of his parent’s native Greece, […]
November 2016
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Southern Maine dentists to clean teeth for free Friday
BIDDEFORD — Dozens of dental health professionals will donate their time and services on Friday, as they provide free oral health care to those who otherwise cannot afford it. Twenty dentists, 16 specialists and 23 dental hygienists at nine southern Maine practices will open their doors to those who cannot afford care or don’t have […]
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Gerard Gendron
SACO — Gerard R. Gendron, 93, of Saco and formerly of Biddeford, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at Seal Rock Health Care in Saco. He was born June 13, 1923 in Biddeford, a son of George and Aurore (Dube) Gendron and was educated in Biddeford schools. Mr. Gendron served with the U.S, Army during World […]
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Ironman event may come to OOB
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Pending final approval from the Town Council, the Revolution 3 will partner with Ironman to bring a larger scale triathlon event to town. Revolution3, or REV3, is a triathlon company which has hosted a triathlon in late August in Old Orchard Beach annually since 2012. Hundreds of athletes from around the […]
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Fluoride point of contention as election day draws near
YORK COUNTY — Believe it or not, it’s almost election day, and while many may be breathing a collective sigh of relief, voters within the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District have a difficult choice to make come Nov. 8. Voters in those towns — in addition to Ogunquit and parts of Arundel, York and […]
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Island stewards
Kennebunkport conservation Trust Island Stewards sail along Cape Porpoise Wednesday. TAMMY WELLS/Journal Tribune
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Nor’easters advance to CCC championship
BIDDEFORD — The No. 1 University of New England field hockey team cruised to a 7-1 win over visiting No. 4 Salve Regina in the Commonwealth Coast Conference semifinals, Wednesday. The Nor’easter offense surged throughout the contest, getting seven scores from five different players to punch their ticket to the CCC championship, where they will […]
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Warriors lend a helping hand off the field
WELLS — Organizers of the most recent All-4-Kids Consignment Sale at Wells Elementary School had a few extra hands helping them set up for their October 15th sale of children’s clothing and other items. It turned out that the entire Wells High School Warriors football team showed up at the gymnasium the day before the […]
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Jets officially sign C.J. Spiller, waive Knile Davis
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets hope C.J. Spiller can help boost their backfield with some speed and versatility. The veteran running back was officially signed Wednesday, and the Jets waived running back Knile Davis a day after claiming him off waivers. Spiller joins a Jets backfield that includes Matt Forte and Bilal […]
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Ice time: local hockey season set to start
With the Portland Pirates, now known as the Springfield Thunderbirds, gone from the Cross Insurance Arena this season, there is a vacuum to fill in live hockey. The challenge to fans this season could be seen as an exciting opportunity to enjoy local hockey at all levels. The University of New England (UNE) Nor’easters mens […]