KENNEBUNK — The film, “The Sacred Cod” will be shown at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, on Main Street in Kennebunk. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public. The film is co-sponsored by the Sierra Club of Maine and the […]
2017
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Restricting first use of nuclear weapons
In January, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts and U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu of California — both Democrats — introduced legislation that would prohibit the president of the United States from conducting a “first-use nuclear strike,” unless such an attack had been authorized by a prior declaration of war by Congress. At last check, nine […]
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Roland L. Farley
BIDDEFORD — Roland L. Farley, 77, of Biddeford, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1939 in Biddeford, a son of Peter and Blanche L. (Dudley) Farley. Roland attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School in 1958 and Gorham State Teachers College in 1964. On April 18, […]
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Confidential medical tests available at Seeds of Hope
BIDDEFORD — To many in Biddeford, the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center is a friend for those who are struggling and in need of help. But a little-known service now offered monthly at Seeds of Hope could also be a lifesaver. According to the Rev. Shirley Bowen, the organization’s executive director and chaplain, Seeds of […]
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Wells a capella group bound for NYC
WELLS — The Wells High School a capella group may be new, but their voices are bringing them to big places, and fast. The vocal group, which was formed just last year, has been selected to attend a group a capella performance, titled “Total Vocal,” at the Lincoln Center in New York City in mid-March. […]
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Sanford council takes action on fire damaged buildings
SANFORD — The city of Sanford will seek bids for the removal of the rubble from buildings demolished at 33 and 35 Island Ave. following a fire a week ago. City officials were to hold a pre-bid meeting with prospective contractors this morning. As well, the city will seek bids for demolition and removal of […]
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Great fires of 1947 subject of Biddeford fireside chat
BIDDEFORD — The great fires that swept across Maine in 1947 are still remembered and talked about seven decades later and will be the subject of a special fireside chat in Biddeford on Friday night. The free discussion is sponsored by the McArthur Library and the Biddeford Historical Society and commemorates the 70th anniversary of […]
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Biddeford’s Louis Pizza relocating
BIDDEFORD — Louis Pizza will soon be relocating — but don’t worry pizza fans, it isn’t going far. Management at the pizza shop recently purchased a building adjacent to Coasters Bar at 42 Franklin St, according to Louis Pizza owner Ricky Robitaille, and the move is expected to take place over the coming weeks. Robitaille […]
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Gertrude L. Cote
SANFORD — Gertrude L. Cote, 93, of Sanford, died on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. Gertrude was born on July 9, 1924 to Dorvede and Yvonne (Ouellette) L’Abbe in Sanford where she grew up and attended local schools. In 1945 she married Roger H. Cote and together they raised […]