December 2016
Joyful Noise concert returning to Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — For the 11th year in a row, Chris Humphrey brings together some of the finest musicians in the New England area for a spectacular concert of jazz Christmas music, “Joyful Noise 11 – A Jazz Christmas in Kennebunk,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. The Church On The Cape will host the concert. […]
Friday, Dec. 9
BIDDEFORD — Singer-songwriter Richard Buckner will play an intimate, solo acoustic performance at Engine on Friday. Buckner’s two-decade career has made him a staple in the singer-songwriter genre, with his country- and folk-inspired music, described as “Avant-garde Americana.” Jared del Deo of Unbunny will play an opening set. Tickers are $10 for all ages and […]
A Message of Thanks
The Knights of Columbus of Biddeford, Saco, Lyman and Old Orchard Beach would like to extend warm wishes and a big thank you to the community and parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish for their support of our 18th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner held at Most Holy Trinity Hall in Saco. The outpouring of volunteers to […]
John Edward Desmond
OLD ORCHARD BEACH—John Edward Desmond, 68, passed away at his home on Cottage Avenue on Dec. 3, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on May 27, 1948 in Portland, the son of William and Anna Kroll Desmond and the stepson of Harold Randall. John attended schools in Scarborough and Old Orchard […]
Thieves make off with trailer of Christmas wreaths in Alfred
ALFRED—A grinch dampened the holiday spirit for workers at the Gile’s Family Farm in Alfred over the weekend, hooking up and driving away with a landscape trailer containing 200 Christmas wreaths valued at about $2,000. The trailer was parked behind the farm store at 139 Waterboro Road and one of the store owners said the […]
Atlantic Plunge benefits domestic violence services
KENNEBUNK—The annual Atlantic Plunge is gearing up to make a return and oraganizers are hoping a delgue of money can be raised with it to benefit domestic violence services. Organizers this year’s plunge will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 1 boosting programs and services offered by Caring Unlimited, York County’s only domestic violence […]
Eva H. Gagne
BIDDEFORD—Eva H. Gagne, 89, of Biddeford died on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 at Greenwood Center in Sanford after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 2, 1927 to Dmytro and Matrona (Hrycki) Hallczuk in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was educated in Kennebunkport schools. On June 3, 1948 she married Raymond L. Gagne in Arundel. […]
Patricia Ann Horrocks
SACO—Patricia Ann Horrocks, 77, of Saco, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Biddeford on Oct. 5, 1939, a daughter of Martial and Mary Margaret (LeBreton) Thibeault. She graduated from Thornton Academy, Class of 1958. In 1979, she met her husband Everett playing golf at […]