WASHINGTON A better mammogram? Increasingly women are asked if they want a 3-D mammogram instead of the regular X-ray — and now U.S. health officials are starting a huge study to tell if the newer, sometimes pricier choice really improves screening for breast cancer. It’s the latest dilemma in a field that already vexes women […]
2017
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Brewer orders Tesla trucks
DETROIT Your beer could soon be delivered in a Tesla. Brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev — owner of Budweiser and other brands — has placed an order for 40 all-electric Tesla semis. Anheuser-Busch says it’s one of the largest orders Tesla has received for the truck, but Tesla isn’t confirming. Tesla Inc. unveiled the semi last month. […]
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Frothingham new media sales representative for area
Katie Frothingham is the new media sales representative for the Journal Tribune and the JT Beacon newspapers for the Biddeford and Kennebunk areas. She can be reached at 282-1535 ext. 344 or by email at [email protected]
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Wells Chamber announces parade winners
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the participants, volunteers and spectators that came out for its 32nd Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 10. According to Eleanor J. Vadenais, President/CEO of the parade’s sponsor, the Wells Chamber of Commerce, judges have voted and the parade winners are: • 1st […]
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Seacoast Garden Club conducts Boxwood Tree Workshop
Seacoast Garden Club members continued their long-standing holiday tradition of making boxwood Christmas trees for shut-in and senior residents in the community at a festive workshop recently in Kennebunkport. This year club members created and decorated 59 beautiful trees and then delivered them to Kennebunkport Public Health, HomeInstead, MaineHealth Care at Home, three area libraries […]
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Local legislators earn praise for conservation efforts
AUGUSTA — Two area legislators have been praised for their efforts to preserve Maine’s environment. Democrats State Sen. Justin Chenette of Saco, and State Sen. Susan Deschambault of Biddeford, have been named “Conservation Champions” by the Maine Conservation Voters organization for their consistent support for Maine’s environment, as well as developing policies that protect public […]
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TruChoice makes donation to Fifty Plus Club Game Room
BIDDEFORD — TruChoice Federal Credit Union sent a team of elves to the Ross Center in Biddeford to deliver games, puzzles, snacks and a toaster oven to keep holiday cheer going all year long in the Fifty Plus Club Game Room. The Ross Center is a program of Biddeford Recreation and provides a space for […]
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Dawn P. Daigle-Robinson
SACO — Dawn P. Daigle-Robinson, 55, of Nye St., passed away Friday Dec. 22, 2017 with her family beside her. She was born in Biddeford on Dec. 15, 1962 the daughter of Robert and Lucille Deschambault Robinson Sr. She attended Saco schools and later worked at the Golden Rooster and Danny’s Deli. Dawn moved back […]
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Lauretta T. L’Heureux
SANFORD — Lauretta T. L’Heureux, 89, of Sanford, died on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Lauretta was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on Jan. 4, 1928, a daughter of Aristide and Appolina (Lambert) LeBorgne. She graduated from Westbrook High School and was employed at S.D. Warren for 15 years. In […]