2016
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What’s in a name? Everything, apparently
A t the bathroom where I work, the toilet lids are made by a company called Sexauer. I’m not OK with that. Obviously, the good folks at this fine crapper supply company didn’t name themselves “Sexauer” to intentionally gross people out. If that had been their goal, they would have called their outfit “Poopums,” or […]
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South Korea to resume anti-North propaganda broadcasts
SEOUL, South Korea — In response to North Korea’s latest nuclear test, South Korea on Thursday announced it would resume cross-border propaganda broadcasts that Pyongyang considers an act of war. Seoul also began talks with Washington that could see the arrival of nuclear powered U.S. submarines and warplanes to the Korean Peninsula. From Seoul to […]
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Man in fake explosives vest killed amid high Paris tension
PARIS — Police shot and killed a man wearing a fake explosive vest who threatened them with a butcher knife at a Paris police station Thursday, a year almost to the minute after two Islamic extremists burst into the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, killing 11 people and unleashing a bloody 12 months […]
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Robert Girard
NORTH WATERBORO — Robert D. Girard, 80, of North Waterboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Gosnell Memorial House in Scarborough. He was born July 18, 1935, to Emile and Delvina Caron) Girard in Biddeford. He was educated ( in Biddeford schools, and served in the U.S. Army. On May 27, 1979, Robert married Gloria […]
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Belanger’s career night leads Sanford to big win
SANFORD — The Oxford Hills Vikings came into Thursday night’s game with Sanford with an impressive 8-1 record and with the top-ranked player in the state in their starting lineup. Six-foot-six senior Andrew Fleming, who will be playing for the University of Maine next year, certainly made his presence known on Thursday, but the standout […]
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Mustangs flying high, but staying focused
The Massabesic boys basketball team has enjoyed a stellar start to their season with a perfect 8-0 record. There have been many changes for the Mustangs who finished last year with a disappointing 1-17 record. One of the biggest advantages for Massabesic is their high volume of seniors, including four senior captains. “The difference has […]
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MacKinnon sets school record as Rams roll to win
KITTERY — The Kennebunk boys basketball team used a 28-6 second quarter run to pull away for a 74-45 win over host Traip Academy on Thursday night. The Rams (6-3) had a balanced scoring attack led by freshman Cam Lovejoy with 14 points, including three 3-pointers, and Zach MacKinnon and Travon Bradford with 13 points […]
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Kennebunk swims past Gorham
BIDDEFORD— The Kennebunk boys and girls swimming and diving team beat Gorham in their meet Thursday night at the Biddeford YMCA. Both squads dominated their events, with the boys winning 122-58, and the girls 114-32. Kennebunk won the boys 200 yard medley relay with the team of Andrew Zogg, Jason Albaum, Joe Bergeron and Cooper […]
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UNE rallies in 2nd half to defeat Colonels, 76-69
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England gained control in the closing period with a 12-0 run and held on down the stretch for a 76-69 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men’s basketball victory over Curry College on Thursday evening at the Harold Alfond Forum. Big Blue (7-4, 2-2 CCC) was led by 20 points and […]