WASHINGTON — Hiding in Pakistan, an increasingly paranoid Osama bin Laden suspected Iran of implanting a tracking device in his wife’s mouth and drafted a will directing much of his $29 million fortune to be spent on jihad after his death. The details about the al-Qaida leader’s life were released Tuesday in a second batch […]
2016
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OOB considering buying used fire truck
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Old Orchard Beach will continue to explore replacing a fire engine that the fire chief says needs to be retired. The department’s 2007 model fire engine, which is the frontline vehicle, is scheduled to be rehabilitated later this year for $70,000, which will give the truck another 10 years of use. […]
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Abortion debate returns to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The abortion debate is returning to the Supreme Court in the midst of a raucous presidential campaign and less than three weeks after Justice Antonin Scalia’s death. The justices are taking up the biggest case on the topic in nearly a quarter century today, considering whether a Texas law that regulates abortion clinics […]
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Walmart gives to local organizations
Walmart Biddeford Store Manager Mike Lilley presented checks to Biddeford Deputy Fire Chief Paul LeBrecque, left, and York County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Amy Nucci, right, at a recent ceremony honoring renovations to the store.
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Free college planning workshop for adults
SACO — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) will be hosting free workshops entitled “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and older, on Thursday, March 3, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the University College in Saco, located on 4 Scamman Sr., Suite 18. MEOC, which is […]
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YMCA of Southern Maine receives grant
BIDDEFORD — The YMCA of Southern Maine announced that it has been awarded two one-year grants from United Way of York County, totaling $16,625. This investment will support the YMCA of Southern Maine’s Northern York County Branch’s Community Connections program and the Community Childcare Center. The YMCA of Southern Maine’s Community Childcare Center provides childcare […]
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Therapy dog encourages kids to read at KFL
KENNEBUNK — Jack, a certified therapy dog, will visit Kennebunk Free Library to encourage children to read on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at 112 Main St. Students of all ages are invited to drop in to read to Jack. Jack also volunteers at the Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He will be accompanied by Ursula […]
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Saturday, March 5
The Bourgoin family will host a solar power open house in their home at 367 Boom Road in Saco from 9-10:30 a.m. The general public is welcome to join and learn about solar systems and their ability to lower energy bills and reduce traditional fossil fuel emissions. All are welcome to attend and light refreshments […]
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Gleanings
10 years ago From the Journal Tribune: “Even with development cropping up in other diverse regions of the city, Biddeford remains dedicated to fostering a revitalization of the historic downtown. Biddeford does plan to complete the application for a June deadline, and has already been putting the groundwork in place, to fashion its Heart of […]
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Today in History
Today is Wednesday, March 2, the 62nd day of 2016. There are 304 days left in the year. On this date: In 1933, the motion picture “King Kong” had its world premiere at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Roxy. In 1942, the original Stage Door Canteen, a wartime club for U.S. servicemen, […]