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The Spider and the Christmas Tree

A teeny spider, Itsy, lived on the ceiling in the corner of a snug cottage with her Mom and Dad. From the top of the ceiling, Itsy and her family watched the human family come and go. They saw three children, a boy and two girls, go to school each day, their back packs heavy […]

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Being a fan way back when

Donny Osmond turned 60 years old last week. It was not a trending story, it was just something that I knew, because for some reason almost 45 years later, the date of his birthday – December 9 – sticks in my head. I also remember his favorite color (according to Tiger Beat Magazine, the teenage girls’ […]

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Another franchise, oh dear!

Lately, I find myself to be particularly annoyed with something being built in Old Orchard Beach. Those of you who live in Old Orchard or Saco will most likely know exactly what I am talking about. The culprit is… Dunkin’ Donuts. First of all, I do not understand why another Dunkin’ Donuts is being built […]

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Christmas touches lives great and small

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face…. You must do the thing you think you cannot do. — Eleanor Roosevelt May your happy holiday begin right now! The holiday season is just one stop on a long journey toward an undisclosed destination. […]

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Legislators tour Waban

SANFORD — State legislators recently had an opportunity to tour Waban and other facilities which provides services to folks with intellectual disabilities. The tour, conducted Dec. 1, made it possible for legislators to see various programs, interact with staff and meet some of the folks served by Waban and the Morrison Center, said Waban’s Selena […]

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Dinner is served

SACO — There’s a seat at the table at Traditions Restaurant this Christmas for community members.  The Hadiaris family is hosting its 19th annual free dinner from 1 to 3 p.m. on Christmas day at Traditions Restaurant, 162 Main St. “No one should be alone or hungry on Christmas,” said the family in a written statement. […]