Larry Csonka turns 70 this Christmas. He was the star fullback for the 1972 Miami Dolphins, which is still the only team to go undefeated and untied through an entire National Football League regular season and then win the Super Bowl. The reason the ’72 Dolphins remain pro football’s only perfect squad: the 2007 Patriots […]
December 2016
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No injuries in school bus crash in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — All are safe after a motor vehicle collided with a Regional School Unit 21 bus transporting students in Kennebunk on Thursday. Chief Robert MacKenzie said in a release that the Kennebunk Police and Fire Departments responded to the crash, which occurred around 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Alewife and Walker Roads. […]
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Award winners announced for 2016 Festival of Trees
SACO — The winners have been chosen for the Dyer Library and Saco Museum Reflections of Christmas: Past, Present, Future, the12th annual Festival of Trees. Festival of Trees is a community event to benefit the programs of the Dyer Library/Saco Museum and visitors were encouraged to vote for their favorite trees. The top People’s Choice […]
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Lorraine L. Lantagne
SHAPLEIGH — Lorraine L. Lantagne, 91, of Shapleigh, passed away on Tuesday Dec. 20, 2016, at the Newton Center. She was born in Sanford on March 7, 1925, a daughter of the late Fernand and Laura (Vermette) Langlais. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Lantagne, as well as her brothers and sisters. […]
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County government recognizes workers
ALFRED — York County government earlier this month recognized employees and elected commissioners and an elected department head for 30, 25, 15 and 10 years of service. Together, the 21 individuals have provided 290 years of service to York County government. Marking the lengthiest service was York County Register of Deeds Debra Anderson, with Deeds […]
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More than the winter doldrums
BIDDEFORD — While the holidays are generally a time of good cheer, not everyone is able able to get into the Christmas spirit. In his Monday newsletter, Biddeford Police Chief Roger Beaupre encouraged people to be mindful that the holidays are difficult for those for people who suffer from physical and mental illness and family […]
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Mabel I. Cope
BIDDEFORD — Mabel I. Cope, 76, of Biddeford, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in Biddeford. To view Mabel’s memorial page or leave and online condolence, please visit cotefuneralhome.com.
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Honda Ridgeline back for an encore
Some people don’t believe in love at first sight, but Honda’s Ridgeline proved to me it exists. I fell hard for the Ridgeline when it was introduced in 2005 and bought one. I loved the fact that it rode and drove more like a crossover than a typical pickup. I loved its unique features and […]
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Sharp shooting propels York past Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — The visiting York girls basketball team powered past Biddeford 54-34 Thursday evening, thanks to a sharp-shooting offensive performance. The Wildcats outscored the Tigers in all four quarters, as Biddeford played nearly the entire game from behind. “I think that’s one thing — we have to get started a little bit quicker,” said Biddeford […]
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Patriots’ Floyd trying to move forward following DUI arrest
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New Patriots receiver Michael Floyd said he’s trying to learn from his mistakes following an arrest on charges of driving under the influence earlier this month that led to him being waived by the Arizona Cardinals. In his first comments since being claimed off waivers by New England, Floyd said Thursday he’s […]