Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston A girl, Hailyn Rose Kroesser, to Sierra Katherine Kroesser of Richmond, Oct. 26, 2017. A boy, Cohen Frederick Nygaard, to Nichole Lemont and Carl Nygaard of West Bath, Nov. 5, 2017. Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick A boy, Christian Gene- Paul Erickson, to Paula Jean Erickson of Brunswick, Dec. 5, 2017. […]
2017
A Magical Christmas
The magic of Christmas comes in many shapes and forms. I remember the shiny gloss of a purple-and-white J.C. Higgins bicycle at age 8. The next year was even better—a Lionel train whose sleek black engine could puff smoke and race around the track, pulling an orange boxcar, a silver tanker car, and a bright […]
Putin’s airtight press conference belies Russia’s decline
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held his annual marathon press conference, taking questions this year from the over 1,640 accredited journalists for almost four hours. Amid questions on everything from geopolitics regarding Syria, Ukraine, and North Korea, to his own upcoming re-election campaign for President, the backdrop of Russia’s rapidly deteriorating international reputation was simply unavoidable. […]
St. James School Honor Roll
BIDDEFORD — Administrators at St. James School have announced the top academic performers achieving distinction on the school’s honor roll for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. GRADE 4 Highest Honors: Sophie Blanchette and Chantal Chen. High Honors: Blake Bolduc, Addison Boucher, Joshua Dube, Olivia Frederickson, and Aiden Leighton. Honors: Lillana Boucher, Maeve Donovan, […]
Biddeford needs to put 123 acres to better use
Editor, It looks like the city will fund a study to determine the cost of a parking garage which apparently is necessary to entice companies to come to Biddeford. It makes me wonder if the mayor mentioned a 123-acre parcel of land in the southern section of the city which could be available. That parcel […]
Sanford to demolish vacant home unfit for habitation
SANFORD — A vacant River Street home in Sanford designated as a dangerous building under the city’s ordinances back in October will soon be demolished. The Sanford City Council recently awarded the bid in the amount of $10,640 to Guillemette Brothers of Sanford. It was the lowest of two bids received for the work. The […]
Operating hours change for area towns over holidays
YORK COUNTY — Holidays are a time for being with family and the towns of Kennbunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, and Ogunquit are giving their town employees the opportunity to do just that. All municipal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1. On Jan. 1 trash and recycling pick ups will be rescheduled for Jan. 5, all […]