ALFRED — When Robert “Bob” Bohlmann was 15 years old, at the height of the Cold War in 1955, he noticed that the effort to staff the local ground observer corps to spot incoming aircraft was sparse, so he stepped in to help. Within two months, volunteers were staffing 24 hours a day, seven days […]
2016
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Hot stuff
ALFRED — Eleven crock pots of chili simmered, emitting aromas of tomato and beans, and spices and herbs. One pot would be judged the best by a panel of three “celebrity” judges. Would the first place winner be a traditional beef chili, or one with bison, venison or goat? Folks at York County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Constance D. Goulet
BIDDEFORD—Constance D. Goulet, 77, of Biddeford, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at her home. She was born July 11, 1939, in Biddeford, a daughter of Gerald and Cecelia (Magnant) Laroche and was educated in Saco schools. On Nov. 7, 1959, she married Leo G. Goulet at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. While her children were […]
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Emergency crews train for mass casualty scenario
SACO — Local agencies worked together Friday morning to prepare for a scenario they hope will never happen. Fire and police departments from Saco, along with the fire and rescue crews from Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, Gorham, Sanford, Wells, Kennebunk and Waterboro and personnel from Southern Health Care, York County Emergency Management and Southern Maine […]
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Richard ‘Dickie’ Marcoux
BIDDEFORD—Richard “Dickie” Bruno Marcoux, 74, of Biddeford, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, following a short stay at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, and after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Amedee Marcoux and Delina (Roy) Marcoux on March 11, 1942, in Biddeford, one of 11 children. He was married to […]
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Two dead in fatal turnpike crash
WELLS — Two people died Friday afternoon as a result of a car accident on the Maine Turnpike. The collision between a car and a tractor trailer occurred at mile 22, according to State Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland. The Maine Turnpike Authority reported major delays Friday afternoon and traffic was temporarily rerouted to U.S. […]
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While the sacks aren’t there, JPP is back in every other way
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While his sack total isn’t what it used to be, there is little doubt that defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is back to being a force on the New York Giants’ defense. Disagree? Just think back to a couple of nights ago and the Giants 21-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on […]
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Dragons fly past Rams, take Class B title
ORONO — After losing to Marshwood in two consecutive years, the Brunswick football team finally broke through and topped Kennebunk 28-6 to claim the Class B state championship Friday night. The Dragons set the tone early, beginning with Ben Palizay taking the opening kickoff 70 yards to the Kennebunk 15. Palizay would score moments later, […]
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Thompson, Durant lead Warriors to 104-88 win over Celtics
BOSTON — Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Kevin Durant had 23 points and 10 rebounds against the team he spurned this summer and the Golden State Warriors scored 18 points in a row in the third quarter to pull away and beat the Boston Celtics 104-88 on Friday night. Zaza Pachulia had 12 rebounds and […]
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Capitals beat Red Wings
Washington (AP) — Jay Beagle scored with 5:11 left in the third period to give the injury-ravaged Washington Capitals a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. Dmitry Orlov’s shot was stopped by Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard, but Beagle tapped in the rebound for his fourth of the season. Braden Holtby had […]