BOSTON, Mass. — During the week of March 5, Lauren Boissonnault of Dayton was one of 14 Emmanuel students to participate in the College’s Boston-based Alternative Spring Break. The activity is is a week-long, faith-based service trip held during the college’s traditional spring break that bridges volunteer work with education and reflection on larger social issues […]
March 2018
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Company praises Alfred agent for sales achievement
ALFRED — Kevin P. Monroe of Alfred, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Cabinet. This distinction recognizes Monroe’s high achievement in the sales of financial products to meet families’ protection, savings and retirement needs. He ranks among the organization’s top representatives nationwide. The local Modern Woodmen office […]
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DAR honors ‘Good Citizens’ for 2017-2018
BIDDEFORD — The Rebecca Emery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual American History Essay and DAR Good Citizens contest awards ceremony and tea at Atria of Kennebunk last month. The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award […]
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Suspect nabbed Friday had eluded police for two years
LIMERICK — A man who allegedly ran from law enforcement on Friday, but was later apprehended and who allegedly eluded authorities for two years was wanted on a number of warrants, including probation revocation in connection with a conviction for acquiring drugs by deception. A York County Sheriff’s Office deputy first encountered the man they […]
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Husband faces domestic violence terrorizing charges
LIMERICK — A 54 year-old man was arrested and charged with domestic violence terrorizing just after 5:30 p.m. Friday. York County Sheriff William King said Joseph French was taken into custody after threatening to hurt his spouse. King said the report showed French had allegedly been drinking, which he said violated conditions of French’s release […]
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OOB Police warn of phone scam
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Old Orchard Beach Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving a caller claiming to collect funds for a police fundraiser. The Police Department posted on Facebook on Friday that a few residents had received calls from a man identifying himself as a representative of fundraiser with the American Police Officer […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from March 8 to March 14, 2018: • Steven J. Jacko, 41, of Biddeford, was arrested for domestic violence assault. • Jacqueline C. Moneypenny, 18, of Waterboro, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. • Kenneth G. Marcotte, 54, a […]
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Craig A. Richardson
KENNEBUNK — Craig A. Richardson, 52, of Kennebunk died on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. He was born on Oct. 18, 1965 to G. Robert and Beth (Judkins) Richardson in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from High School of Commerce in Springfield, Massachusetts, Class of 1983. He then went on […]
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Curro, state draft deal on paying oil customers, 11 years later
ALFRED — A former oil dealer who took prepayments for heating oil from more than 300 customers 11 years ago has struck a deal with the state that would see him pay slightly more than 60 percent of the amount he owes to customers, over time. The agreement between Nicholas Curro III and the state, struck […]
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Former Minor League All-Star takes over TA baseball program
SACO — The Thornton Academy baseball team began its preseason practice on Monday afternoon as pitchers and catchers reported for training. The club has a different look this year after graduating seven seniors last spring, and also hiring a new head coach in Jason Lariviere. Lariviere was a standout at Biddeford High School and would […]