Editor, Before 2002, Angus King’s Medicaid expansion, the poverty rate was just 10.5 percent and in 2006 the poverty rate increased to 13 percent. Today, Maine is the worst state in the country for businesses. Also statistics show Maine hospitals absorbed hospital care costs of $150 million between 2001 and 2011. If Maine passes the […]
2017
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TA students explore power of words on National Writing Day
SACO — To recognize the National Day on Writing, English classes at Thornton Academy celebrated the power of the written word through presentations by published authors and an activity designed to show how individual voice can empower and unite people on Oct. 20. The National Day on Writing is sponsored by the National Council of […]
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Snyder’s-Lance of Saco is 2017 MGFPA Associate of the Year
SACO — The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association is proud to announce that Snyder’s-Lance of Saco is the 2017 Associate of the Year. Snyder’s-Lance’s Saco, Maine Location, formally Michaud Distributors, was founded as a small family owned business in 1980. The Snyder’s-Lance Maine based subsidiary has been in business more than 30 years as a distributor of quality snacks […]
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17th Annual Classic Film Series features ‘The Jazz Singer’
OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Performing Arts begins its 2017-2018 Classic Film Series with a screening of The Jazz Singer at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Dunaway Center, 23 School St. in Ogunquit. Films are shown on a wall-sized screen; admission, parking and popcorn are free. The Jazz Singer is a 1980 American musical […]
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St. Therese of Lisieux annual parish fair nears
SANFORD — The St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Sanford will hold its annual Parish Fair from Oct. 27 to 29. Doors open from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the St. Ignatius Gym on Riverside Avenue in Sanford. There […]
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Consistency defines Biddeford-Saco Chamber’s 90th anniversary
SACO — Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s sometimes defined by the ability to remain consistent and by always working hard to ensure a great outcome. More than 90 years after its inception, The Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry is still going strong as a trade association and is a well-defined example of what a succesful and […]
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Mustangs drop heartbreaker
By PAT McDONALD Sports Editor WATERBORO — Most times heading into the postseason there are one or two teams that are the clear favorites to reach the state finals. When it came to Class A South field hockey this season, there were six teams with 10 wins on their resumes entering the playoffs — with […]
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UNE falls to Kirkland Academy at Fitzpatrick
PORTLAND — The University of New England pre-varsity football team fell to visiting Kirkland Academy 26-14 at Fitzpatrick Stadium on Saturday afternoon. UNE, who is in the process of finding a permanent home location, has spent the majority of the season on the road as it has been the visiting team each game. The Nor’easters […]
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Marshals track down fugitive
LEBANON — A Berwick suspect wanted in connection with the 2016 burglary of a local diner was apprehended in New Hampshire on Monday — but not before he attempted to run away. Timothy Hudon, 37, was wanted on warrant charging that he broke into Dee’s Diner along with another individual in early November 2016. Maine […]
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Island Avenue fire cause remains unknown
SANFORD — Local and state fire officials say the cause of the fire that gutted two Island Avenue apartment buildings and damaged three other properties is classified as undetermined — and will likely remain that way. That is because of the extensive damage, say State Fire Marshal Joe Thomas and Sanford Fire Marshal Patrick Cotter. […]