As the year turns, there are some things I haven’t been able to understand. I figure I’m like most people. Why doesn’t President Trump get it? His popularity is in the steepest free-fall of any president, yet he keeps promising policies most people don’t want and whose implications for America’s role in the world and […]
2017
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Word of the Month
“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ice fishing. Build a snowman. Do something. Then you’ll feel better.” “I don’t think your advice will take,” said Dud. […]
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Woodsome invites students to become honorary pages
AUGUSTA – With the second regular session of the 128th Maine Legislature just around the corner, State Sen. David Woodsome (R-York) is once again inviting all area students to join him at the State House in Augusta for a day to serve as a page in the Maine Senate. As a page, students have the […]
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Biddeford Pool dredging project in planning stages
BIDDEFORD — The US Army Corps of Engineers spent a good part of the fall dredging the upper Saco River and will return next fall to complete dredging for the lower Saco River, but that might not be all of the dredging operations performed locally in 2018. According to an updated report issued by the […]
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Old Orchard Beach Police Log
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited from Nov. 13 to Dec. 3. • Brandi Tait, 26, of 36 Smithwheel Road, Apt. B, was summonsed at 7:24 a.m. on Nov. 13 and charged with operating after suspension. • Toni Macquinn, 47, of Old Orchard […]
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Adrien L.P. Delage
BIDDEFORD — Adrien L.P. Delage age 88, the husband of Alice (Letarte) Delage, died on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, St Andre Health Care Facility, with is loving family by his side. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date, by Hope Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel. To share condolences online, please […]
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Braving the cold weather
Among those working outside in severe temperatures over the past few days were these crews with Sanford Sewerage District, who were responding to a report of a sewer backup on Thursday, when the temperature was five degrees. COURTESY PHOTO/Sanford Sewerage Dsitric