In the early 1900s, the Pepperell Mill employed nearly 10,000 people, most of them foreign, manufacturing blankets and other textiles. Before the mills closed in 2009, thousands were still employed at the facilities.  The Pepperell Mill was “a real hub employment,” said Don Guillerault, a former employee of the mill for 43 years. Guillerault remembers […]

BIDDEFORD — The Salvation Army of Old Orchard Beach rang in the season Saturday with the kick off of its 2016 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. The mood was festive, with the Salvation Army brass ensemble playing Christmas carols, and local leaders were in attendance Saturday at a ceremony outside the Market Basket grocery store. “There’s […]

SANFORD — Saving a life can be as easy as administering nasal spray. Dr. Merideth Norris, medical director at Grace Street Services, which specializes in medication assisted treatment to prevent substance use disorder, demonstrated Saturday at St. George’s Episcopal Church how to administer Naloxone. Known by brand name Narcan, the drug that blocks the effects […]

KENNEBUNK — It was a sea of blue at Sea Road School in Kennebunk on Friday, as students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the school’s recent distinction as a National Blue Ribbon school.  In October, three Maine schools were named 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Falmouth Middle School […]