LYMAN — Suzanne P. Wales Morin Jude, 75, of Lyman, died on Nov. 18, 2016 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Limerick on May 20, 1941 a daughter of Warner and Lucy (Boucher) Wales. She attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School in 1959 where she had been a […]
2016
Wells gospel trio could earn Grammy nomination
WELLS—The three-person Christian music sensation The Greatest Gift, a gospel band from Wells, recently received news that they have been placed on the official ballot for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music. Nominated for “Performance/Song” for their original song “The Lighthouse” and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for their album “Fishers […]
Gilles W. Toutant
BIDDEFORD—Gilles Toutant, 81, of Saco, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Biddeford. Burial will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. To view Gilles memorial page please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com.
Oswald A. Bourque
WELLS—Oswald A. “Ozzie” Bourque, Sr., 92, of Wells, formerly of Waltham, Massachusetts, died Friday morning, Nov. 18, 2016 at his residence. The last surviving of 17 children of Hypolite and Rosanna (Donelle) Bourque, he was born in Calhouns, New Brunswick, Canada on March 10, 1924. He grew up in New Brunswick, and was drafted into […]
Biddeford lauded as ‘age-friendly community’
BIDDEFORD — The city of Biddeford has been designated an Age-Friendly Community by AARP, a welcome title for a city striving to become more hospitable toward senior citizens. Mayor Alan Casavant announced the city’s approval of the designation in an email to constituents on Sunday, saying he is excited to work with the organization as […]
Cutts Ave contract zone earns Saco approval
SACO – The city of Saco has approved a contract zone that will allow a high-density housing development in a former church property after first addressing parking concerns. Hardypond Development Company is in a purchase agreement to acquire the former Notre Dame de Lourdes church property on Cutts Avenue, and has plans for a three […]