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 […]
2016
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Small Business Saturday offers local shopping alternatives
SACO — Small businesses are offering an alternative to the frenzied crowds of big box stores on Black Friday with unique items and holiday sales. Sharon Sevigny, owner of Lacava, a boutique in Biddeford, said she was offering 20 percent off everything in the store on Small Business Saturday, held the day after Black Friday […]
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Protect your pets, this holiday season
KENNEBUNK — With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s important to keep in mind the safety of your pets as we approach the next round of winter holidays. Emergency veterinarian visits increase during the holiday season, said Dr. Steve Askin with the Animal Welfare Society Clinic in Kennebunk, and for two major reasons: diet and decorations. […]
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Michael A. Letourneau
SANFORD—Michael A. Letourneau, 59, of Sanford died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was born Oct. 6, 1957 in Biddeford, a son of Armand and Doris (Cadorette) Letourneau, and was educated at St. Joseph School and Biddeford High School, graduating with the Class of 1975. He then completed a program […]
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Henry Gnade
SANFORD — Henry Gnade Jr., 89, of Sanford, Springvale, and formerly of Lebanon, and Lexington, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Henry was born on June 9, 1927, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the son of Henry and Henrietta (Walchenbach) Gnade. Henry graduated from Lexington High School prior to serving […]
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400 receive free treatment from area dentists at event
BIDDEFORD — The eighth-annual Dentists Who Care for ME event, which took place on Nov. 4, treated nearly 400 patients and provided nearly $100,000 in free care. The program was started eight years ago by Drs. Demi Kouzounas and Dr. Barry Saltz, of Scarborough, to provide free dental cleanings, restorations and extractions to those who […]
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Saco to hold public hearing on bag ban Dec. 5
SACO — As the city council considers banning plastic bags from grocery stores, a few city councilors would like to see neighboring communities come on board before the city makes a decision.The city is considering a proposal that would have single use plastic bags banned from businesses that sell food, but not from restaurants or […]