KENNEBUNKPORT — The First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport continues to seek donations to restore its 1854 E. & G.G. Hook pipe organ. The organ has a unique place in Kennebunkport history as was built in Boston for South Congregational Church and when that congregation replaced it in 1916 after 62 years of service, it was […]
March 3, 2017
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Area students on Dean’s List at Loyola Maryland
BALTIMORE, Md. — Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its fall 2016 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 […]
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A matter of life and death
Hospitals are odd places. Not everything that happens within a hospital’s walls is bad, certainly; people get well, they receive visits from Uncle Wally, they regain strength and motor function and they give birth to their children, a joyous occasion I’m told. Sometimes someone drives to the hospital for no other reason than to visit […]
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New subdivision planned in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Planning Board has decided that a proposed eight-unit subdivision at 226 Guinea Road would be considered a major subdivision at a meeting Wednesday. The unanimous decision will allow the applicant, Van Hertel Jr., of Buxton, to move forward with the project’s design, including the submission of a preliminary subdivision application package. […]
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New UNE athletic field in the works
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England may soon be getting another athletic field, as the university continues to ramp up its Athletics Department. The Planning Board unanimously approved a conceptual site plan review for the university to construct a new multi-purpose turf athletic field in its meeting Wednesday. UNE Assistant Vice President of Planning […]
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Nickita L. Wheeler
KENNEBUNK — Nickita L. Wheeler, 29, of Kennebunk, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Scarborough. To view Nickita’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit cotefuneralhome.com
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Lenore S. Muir
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Lenore S. Muir (nee: Schiebler), 87, recently of Rhode Island and formerly of Reading, Pennsylvania; Saco, Maine; Carver, Massachusetts; Manhattan, New York, and Hamburg Pennsylvania, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1929, she was the daughter of Alwin R. […]
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OOB will hold classes March 24 to accomodate snow day
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Following a decision made by the Biddeford School Committee earlier this week, Regional School Unit 23, which serves as the Old Orchard Beach School Department, decided it will hold classes on March 24, a day previously set aside for staff training. Superintendent John Suttie announced the decision in a memo Thursday […]
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Saco Police Log
The Saco Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested from Feb. 16 to Feb. 23. • Arthur Harmon, 30, of 160 Prospect St., Apt. 2, Biddeford, was summonsed at 1:25 p.m. Feb. 16, and charged with habitual motor vehicle offender. • Tylor Morency, 19, of 374 Main St., Apt. 3, Westbrook, was summonsed at […]
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Warriors set for state finals
WELLS — The Wells basketball team is gearing up to compete in its first state title game since 1984 as it heads up north to Augusta to take on No. 2 Mount Desert Island on Friday. MDI (18-3) enters the game as the favorite, however the Warriors bring a seasoned group, with many players that […]