BIDDEFORD — Paul H. Labonte, 82, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Biddeford, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. He was born March 11, 1934 in Biddeford, son of Conrad and Marie-Ange (Larochelle) Labonte and was educated locally, graduating from St. Louis High School in the Class […]
2017
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Joanne M. Laliberte
SACO — Joanne M. Laliberte, 69, of Saco, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Scarborough, after complications with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born in Biddeford, on Feb. 11, 1947, a daughter of Rosaire and Diana (Sicard) Laliberte. She graduated with honors from St. Joseph High School, class of 1965 and magna cum lauda […]
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McDaniels, Patricia interview for jobs, focus on Houston
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots assistants Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia said they were humbled to speak with NFL teams about head coaching vacancies over the weekend, but have turned their attention to preparing for Saturday’s playoff matchup with the Texans. New England’s offensive and defensive coordinators acknowledged Monday that they had participated in interviews, but […]
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Texans look for improvement ahead of rematch with Patriots
HOUSTON — Despite a decisive win over the Raiders in the wild-card round, the Houston Texans know improvement is necessary if they hope to get the first divisional playoff win in franchise history on Saturday against New England. “There’s always room for improvement,” coach Bill O’Brien said. “That’s what the league is all about — […]
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Saco considers photodegradable bags
SACO — A presentation on a photodegradable alternative to single-use plastic shopping bags received a positive response from Saco city councilors on Monday night. The City Council last month put on hold plans to create a city ordinance banning single-use plastic bags in grocery stores to allow time to review the matter further. City councilors […]
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Local art featured at Wells Public Library
WELLS — Artist Donald LaRochelle said he’s been interested in drafting buildings all his life. LaRochelle pursued this interest with his career as a structural engineer, and now in retirement, is coming at it from a different angle — as a painter. LaRochelle is one of a handful of artists whose work is on display […]
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Agren to make renovations
SACO — The showroom for Agren’s Appliance will be temporarily be relocated later this month to make way for renovations of the building. Agren’s Appliance, a Maine-based chain with stores in Topsham, South Portland, Norway and Auburn; purchased in February the former Vic’s Appliance, which had operated at 237 Main St. for more than 50 […]
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Kennebunk examines pot moratorium at public hearing tonight
KENNEBUNK — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed moratorium on retail marijuana establishments during its meeting tonight. The recreational use of marijuana was legalized under the Marijuana Legalization Act, which voters approved via citizens’ referendum on Nov. 8. Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced Jan. 2 would take effect […]
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Cornish suspect allegedly threatens grandparents
CORNISH — A 21-year-old Cornish man who allegedly threatened his grandparents with a knife and who police said threatened to hit his grandmother in the face with a vase Sunday night is in jail this morning. Brandon Gignac was taken into custody without incident and is held without bail at York County Jail, Sheriff Bill King said in a statement […]
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Special ceremony honors citizens, corrections officers, deputies
ALFRED — It was around 9:30 a.m. on an October morning when it happened; a woman came running into J.D.’s Package Store and Redemption Center, screaming. “She was screaming ‘help me, save me, he’s coming with a knife,’” recalled manager Matthew Estabrooks. Estabrooks said the woman had a blackened eye and was bruised around the neck. She was […]