BRUNSWICK In preparation for Maine State Music Theatre’s 60th Anniversary in 2018, the theatre’s history committee is putting out a call for memorabilia. The committee is looking to add to MSMT’s historical archive with donations of programs, posters, photographs, newspaper articles, correspondence and souvenirs from its 59 years in Brunswick. Originally founded by the late […]
March 24, 2017
Fleurent a finalist for Watson Award
BIDDEFORD — University of New England sophomore forward Brady Fleurent has been selected a finalist for the Sid Watson Award, given annually to the best NCAA III men’s ice hockey player in the country. Fleurent is one of seven finalists for the prestigious award. The Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Year joins Evan Buitenhuis […]
Masters swimmers shine in pool
BRUNSWICK — Seven local masters swimmers joined over 700 others to compete in the New England Winter Championships, held at Harvard University’s Blodgett Pool March 17-19. Three swimmers, Katrine Alcaide, Bob Nelson and Fred Schlicher, were gold medalists in their age groups. Two others, Dave Bright and Ben Morse, won silver medals. Mike Hurd and […]
Miller solid in Husson setback
PORTLAND — Saint Joseph’s College (1-3) defeated Husson University (1-3), 9- 2, in non-conference men’s lacrosse action at Deering Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon. The Monks broke a scoreless tie at the 7:18 mark of the first quarter when sophomore Michael Finn netted his seventh goal of the season off a Shane Fors pass. Saint […]
Investigation underway on allegation of missing funds at BIW union
The International Assoication of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has launched an investigation into an allegation of missing funds at the Local S6 in Bath, as first reported by The Bangor Daily News. The Local S6 is the largest union at Bath Iron Works. The Local S6 referred questions to IAM headquarters. “The only thing […]
Dresden home destroyed in fire
DRESDEN A Dresden home was destroyed by a late morning fire on Middle Road Friday. The double-wide modular home at 606 Middle Road was reported on fire by a neighbor at approximately 11 a.m. Dresden Fire Chief Steve Lilly said Eric Moody and his girlfriend lived in the home, which is a total loss. The […]
Chapter & Verse
Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford, will hold a retreat, Women in Scripture, April 21 – 23, with Aline Plante, p.m. and Ann Boyle, RSR. For more information and to register, call 284-5671 or visit mariejosephspiritual.org. St. George Episcopal Church, 1 Emerson St., Sanford, welcomes all to its services. Holy Week services will be held: April 9, Palm […]
Springvale Library to hold Planting Party for kids
SPRINGVALE — A Planting Party for young people ages 7- to 13-years-old will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. April 5 at Springvale Public Library. Find out if you have a green thumb. This is the first planting party of the season to help start the seedlings that will become flowers, herbs and […]
Sanford recreation offers seniors programs
SANFORD – The Sanford Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of fun activities for their 2017 Senior Series Program, “Old People know how to play!” • Join the group for a Maple Syrup tour of Thurston and Peters Sugar Shack, Friday, March 31. Harry and Debbie will open the doors so we can […]
Maine has impressive cash pool
Recently, I shared an article on my personal Facebook page that really struck a nerve with people on both sides of the political aisle. My intention was not to spark a heated political debate, but rather to pass on relevant information about our state finances. Nonetheless, it led to an impassioned flurry of comments. The […]