SANFORD — For Brittany Park, 16, being a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol is like having a second family. And while not everyone who is a CAP cadet chooses a military career, right now, that is what Park is looking at doing — either joining the U.S. Air Force after graduation, or the […]
November 2016
Fryer fire closes Sanford McDonalds Friday
SANFORD — A malfunctioning deep fat fryer at the downtown McDonalds at 1008 Main St. closed the restaurant before it opened Friday, but Sanford Fire Marshal Patrick Cotter said the location was expected to open later that day pending an inspection by him and from the state’s health inspector. No one was injured in the 4 […]
Celine C. O’Neil
WELLS—Celine C. O’Neil, 81, of Wells, died Nov. 22, 2016, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of declining health. Celine was born in St. Philippe de Neri, Quebec on May 17, 1935, a daughter of Joseph and Juliette (Paradis) Chamberland. After graduating high School, Celine went on to earn her nursing degree and worked […]
Artisan shops pop up in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Local craft and art vendors found solace at several downtown businesses amid the shopping madness on Black Friday, as several pop-up shops opened for the holiday season. Pop-up shops opened at Full-Circle Gallery, Trillium, Suger, Lacava and Desert Moon Leather, among other businesses this week. Also opening was “Handmade on Main” at Engine, […]
Valde A. Chabot
SANFORD—Valde A. Chabot, 92, of Springvale, died on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Newton Center in Sanford. He was born in Sanford on May 10, 1924, to the late Romeo and Rosa (Fortier) Chabot. He attended local schools and graduated from Sanford High School. He married Rollande Ross in 1948, and together they raised two […]
Mark E. Shackelford
BIDDEFORD—Mark E. Shackelford, 39, of Biddeford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. He was born in Newport News, Virginia, on April 5, 1977, a son of Terry Shackelford and Judy McEwen. Mark attended Rockville High School in Rockville, Connecticut. Mark was employed by Allen and Coles Moving of Portland which he really enjoyed, […]