BIDDEFORD — Those with a New Year’s resolution of making a difference in the lives of others should take a look at becoming a volunteer or making a donation to the Meals on Wheels Program. Administered by the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Meals on Wheels and its group of volunteers deliver five meals each […]
2017
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New Year’s Eve local events nearing
YORK COUNTY — Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? With activities that include ice skating, watching fireworks, huddling over a bonfire at the beach and watching a ball drop, local festivals have you covered. KENNEBUNK In Kennebunk, the new year will be rung in at midnight with the Wild Blueberry Drop. A […]
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Biddeford lands new family restaurant
BIDDEFORD — The Chief Executive Officer of BachDish Inc. has announced the construction of a new restaurant to be located in Biddeford. Me-Sa “John” Ginny said in a press release on Friday that following seven rounds of fundraising with venture capitalists, he is going to open a new family restaurant called The Kitchen Inc. in the […]
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Aline Parent
SUMMERFIELD, Fla. — Aline Parent, 97, of Biddeford, died Dec. 27, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Summerfield. She was born July 21, 1920 in Biddeford, a daughter of Ambroise and Rose Anna (Couture) Petrin and was educated locally. On Aug. 10, 1939 she married Albert Parent in St. Andre’s Church. She had […]
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Rene B. Vallee
TOGUS — Rene B. Vallee, 72, of Biddeford, died Dec. 27, 2017 at the VA Health Center in Togus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford.
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Gregory L. Butterfield
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Gregory “Greg” LeRoy Butterfield, 68, passed away on Dec. 26, 2017 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, Maine surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 19, 1949 in Streator, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Delores Butterfield. The family moved to Tucson, Arizona where he graduated and […]
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Organizers pospone Lobster Dip
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — For the first time in 30 years, the annual Lobster Dip has been postponed. The event, which is typically held on Jan. 1, will be held this year on Jan. 13. The Lobster Dip involves a dip into the ocean and is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maine. Event organizers said […]
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Irene D. Madore
LEWISTON — Irene D. Madore, 87, passed away on Dec, 22, 2017 at the family home of her son in Lewiston, with the family at her side. She was born on Jan. 10, 1930, in Westbrook, the daughter of Donat Lariviere and Eva (Boucher). Irene was one of nine children and she attended Biddeford schools. […]
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Rams hold on to beat visiting Shipbuilders
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk girls basketball team pushed past visiting Morse 53-46 on Friday evening. The two teams battled to a 25-25 stalemate in the first half, but the Rams surged in the third quarter to outpace Morse 20-10 to help get past the scrappy Shipbuilders. “We just did a better job of taking care […]
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Tigers roll to win
TOPSHAM — The Biddeford boys basketball team jumped out to a 36-point lead before the Tigers called off the dogs and cruised to an 83-70 win over host Mt. Ararat on Friday night. The Tigers, who are now 4-1 on the season, were led by Cody Saucier’s 27-point performance. Kyle Norton added 16 points and […]