March 2018
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Irene J. Faxon
BIDDEFORD — Irene J. Faxon, 86, a loving mother, died on Feb. 28, 2018 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Irene’s family surrounded her with love as she entered into eternal peace and rest. Irene was born in Biddeford on July 12, 1931 the daughter of Charles B. and Irene J. (Rouleau) DeWitt. Irene was a […]
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Biddeford releases February fire call statistics
BIDDEFORD — Recently released statistics for February 2018 show that members of the Biddeford Fire Department had a busy month responding to 368 emergency calls for assistance. During February, Biddeford firefighters and Emergency Medical Service crews responded to 124 calls for a transport to the hospital and another 84 calls for hospital transport involved a […]
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OOB hoping for sewer upgrade funding
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Many residents in the Washington Avenue neighborhood are hoping the town of Old Orchard Beach can receive federal funding for sewer upgrades. The Old Orchard Beach Town Council Chambers were packed Tuesday night for a public hearing regarding a grant the town is applying for to fund water, sewer and storm water and […]
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Reaccreditation ‘an affirmation’ at St. Thomas School
SANFORD — Forty-five years ago, a new parochial elementary school was formed in Sanford. Now, St. Thomas School, with 192 students from pre-Kindergarten through grade eight, is not only marking that milestone anniversary, it is celebrating its reaccreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school received word of the reaccreditation in […]
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Nor’easter Quinn pummels York County with a fury
YORK COUNTY — The nor’easter called Quinn is now relegated to the annals of history, but for those struggling to dig out in its aftermath, the storm made a significant impact in the lives of residents of York County. Blanketing the area with more than a foot of wet, heavy snow and strong winds, the […]
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YMCA receives grant from United Way
BIDDEFORD — The YMCA of Southern Maine’s child care center has been awarded a two-year grant totaling $17,000 from United Way of York County. The early childhood program, with locations on Enterprise Drive and Pomerleau Street, provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment for 88 children in six classrooms. The full-day program includes activities designed to […]
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Plans to rebuild at Province Lake Golf Club
PARSONSFIELD — The manager of Province Lake Golf Club says the golf course is undamaged and there are plans to rebuild the restaurant after a fire swept through it, the pro shop and the clubhouse Wednesday night. Sabin Beckwith, the property, food and beverage manager for the 100-year-old golf club said construction of a new […]