SANFORD — As part of The Mary Kay Foundation’s annual shelter grants program, Caring Unlimited, York County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center has received a $20,000 unrestricted grant to further the organization’s efforts to combat domestic violence and provide rehabilitation services. The grant awarded is part of $3 million in funding that the Foundation has awarded this […]
2016
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Contra Dance coming to Kennebunk on Saturday
KENNEBUNK — A Contra Dance with live music and called by Bill Olson and Pam Weeks is coming to Kennebunk on Saturday, Nov. 12. The dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Kennebunk Town Hall. Bring your dancing shoes to this family event and children are welcome. Tickets are $10 with […]
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Congratulations to my opponent
I want to congratulate my opponent, Rep. Stedman Seavey, on winning re-election to House District 9 and thank him for treating me with respect and kindness throughout the race. I also wish to thank the many voters who supported me and helped me throughout this race. I feel confident Rep. Seavey will work hard for […]
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Teddy Roosevelt and Veterans Day
As we celebrate Veterans Day this year, it is instructive to consider the contributions of our presidents to our nation’s defense and military. Of America’s 43 presidents, 31 have served in the military. Ten, most notably George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Dwight Eisenhower, attained the rank of general. Five others held the […]
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Communities across York County to honor Veterans this weekend
YORK COUNTY — Communities across the country will honor the nation’s heroes this weekend, with Veterans Day falling on Friday. Several organization and municipalities across York County will also hold events to commemorate those who have served or who currently serve. All events are on Veterans Day unless noted otherwise. Biddeford and Saco The Twin […]
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Jon Nathanson
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, Jon Nathanson, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Old Orchard Beach, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 14, 1929, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the son of Sarah and Rabbi Morris Nathanson. Jon grew up in the Biddeford/Saco area, he attended Colby College, and served in the […]