It’s another challenging week with six teams on a bye again, plus some other notable injuries to contend with. Your lineup may look far from ideal this week, but the same holds true for others in your league. If you deftly worked the waiver wire and are well informed, you should be set up well […]
2016
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Robert Gagnon
BIDDEFORD — Robert R. Gagnon, 88, of Biddeford died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. He was born May 26, 1928 in Biddeford, a son of Wilfred and Louisia (Dubois) Gagnon, and was educated locally, graduating from St. Louis High School in the Class of 1946. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during […]
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New York County courthouse to be located in Biddeford
ALFRED — Citing accessibility for those doing business at the court, the York County Courthouse Site Selection Commission voted 12-6 Friday in favor of a Biddeford location over Alfred for a new consolidated courthouse. The members voted unanimously for a 12-acre city-owned parcel in the 500 block of Elm Street, U.S, Route 1, over another […]
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Rams best Hawks
KENNEBUNK — A high-stakes game pitted Kennebunk’s and Marshwood’s best against each other in a gridlocked match where Kennebunk would grind out 13-7 to advance to the Class B football regional finals. The Rams would charge ahead to an early 13-0 lead, thanks in part to senior Justin Wiggins. The Hawks’ Kyle Glidden would answer […]
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Wells tops Fryeburg, advances to finals
WELLS — The Warriors would shut out visiting Fryeburg 35-0 in the Class C semis Friday night. Wells would jump out to an early 14-0 lead over Fryeburg, including getting a big score from Riley Dempsey. Dempsey would continue to carve up the opposition, rushing for a 3-yard score in the third to extend the […]
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Nor’easters get into win column with 2-0 shutout of Southern Maine
GORHAM, Maine —Sydney Helmbrecht had 23 saves to register her eighth career shutout, as the University of New England women’s ice hockey team blanked the University of Southern Maine, 2-0, in a New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) game played Friday afternoon (Nov. 4) at the USM Ice Arena. Marykate Drinkwater and Annie Mullen supplied the […]
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Tigers advance to conference final
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford football team took down Greely 22-6 to advance to the Class B South finals against Kennebunk. The Tigers fired on all cylinders Friday, getting consistent contributions from all three phases of the game. Biddeford wasted little time jumping on top, starting with a 60-yard touchdown pass from Joey Curit to Patrick […]
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Mumps outbreaks reported at Maine colleges
LEWISTON (AP) — An outbreak of mumps has been reported at two Maine colleges. Two cases have been confirmed at Bowdoin College in Brunswick and a spokesman for Bates College in Lewiston says eight of its students have been diagnosed with the disease since the beginning of October, but none have an active infection now. […]
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Maine fugitive captured after escape
WALDOBORO (AP) — Maine State Police say a fugitive who escaped police through a hole in his home in September has been arrested after a SWAT team standoff in Waldoboro. Brian Bennett was taken into custody at about 7:30 a.m. Friday. Police closed nearby Waldoboro Elementary School as a precaution. Police tell WCSH-TV they fired tear gas […]
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Pot shop creation on hold until voter approval
WESTBROOK (AP) — Cities and towns across Maine are considering temporarily banning businesses from selling marijuana as voters prepare to decide Tuesday whether the drug can be legally sold in the state for recreational use. Passage would allow retail stores and social clubs to open around the state. However, municipalities would be allowed to decide […]