BIDDEFORD — Scores turned out for an evening of caroling, hot cocoa and visits with Santa Claus on Friday during Biddeford’s Downtown Holiday Festival. Hundreds of children and their parents braved the cold as they gathered in City Square to watch performances by the Academy of Dance, make s’mores and watch the city’s tree illuminated […]
December 2016
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Annual Christmas Prelude rooted in ‘tradition’
KENNEBUNKPORT — Christmas came alive in Kennebunkport over the weekend, as the first weekend of the town’s 35th annual Christmas Prelude came to a successful close. Hundreds massed in Dock Square on Saturday for a day of caroling and other holiday festivities, including craft fairs, games and to see the square’s Christmas tree aglow in […]
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Sanford Police seek information about Friday theft
SANFORD — Sanford Police are seeking information regarding the suspect in a reported theft they say took place Friday night. Cpl. Matthew Gagné said in a release Sunday police responded to reports of a theft on Whichers Mills Road, in which the victim claimed to have had a package stolen from his front steps and […]
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Pharmacists express confusion about overdose medication law
AUGUSTA (AP) – Members of Maine’s Board of Pharmacy say they’re confused about the legislative intent behind a bill aimed at letting pharmacists sell an opiate overdose reversal drug over the counter. Board members say that they want more clarification from lawmakers as they begin to draft rules around dispensing naloxone, often known by its […]
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Henry Tartre
BIDDEFORD — Henry Amie Tartre, of Biddeford died on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. He was born on March 23, 1932, to Joseph Andrew and Marie Jeanne (Casavant) Tartre in Waterville. He grew up in Augusta, attended St. Augustine elementary school and graduated from Cony High School in 1950, […]
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Brady breaks QB wins record, Patriots beat Rams 26-10
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady now stands alone when it comes to career wins by an NFL quarterback. Brady became the league’s leader in victories among QBs, earning his 201st by throwing for 269 yards and a touchdown to lead the New England Patriots past the struggling Los Angeles Rams 26-10 on Sunday. Brady, who […]
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MVP Cote a hard-hitting force in 2016
For the second straight season, the Biddeford volleyball team enjoyed a successful season while being led by an all-state senior … last year was Gatorade state player of the year Jocelyn Moody, this year it was Kendra Cote. Perhaps Cote’s biggest strength was in her strength itself, proving to be one of the state’s hardest-hitting […]
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2016 Journal Tribune Volleyball Awards
MVP Kendra Cote, Biddeford Rookie of the Year Taylor Starbird, Massabesic All-Stars Julia Murray, Biddeford Megan Friel, Biddeford Faith Tourigny, Biddeford Mariah Hammond, Massabesic Kim Grant, Thornton Academy Hannah Dill, Thornton Academy Emily Hickey, Kennebunk Britta Brown, Kennebunk Michelle Desjardins, Wells Alyssa Loukola, Wells Kait Schott, Wells
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Flacco, Pitta connect again at expense of Dolphins in rout
BALTIMORE (AP) — The prolific scoring combination of Flacco to Pitta is back, just in time for the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff push. Joe Flacco connected with Dennis Pitta nine times for 90 yards and two touchdowns in the Ravens 38-6 rout of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The loss ended Miami’s six-game winning streak and […]
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Raptors 905 drop Red Claws
PORTLAND– The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, saw their three game winning streak come to an end Sunday at the hands of Raptors 905, 102-89. The Red Claws were led by Damion Lee with 25 points. Demetrius Jackson, on assignment from the Boston Celtics, added 17 points to go with 5 assists. Jordan Mickey, […]