GRISWOLD, Conn. — John Donat DuBois, Sept. 20, 1961 – Dec. 16, 2017, age 56. On the evening of Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, “JD” took his last ride on his snowmobile near his home in Griswold, Connecticut. John was born in Sanford, Maine on Sept. 20, 1961. He was the youngest of five children born […]
March 2018
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Two big constitutional fights now rage
Americans love their Constitution, but most of us probably don’t fully understand it. That became evident this week in major news stories. They both show that we may miss two important facts. First, most of the Constitution applies to all people within the borders of the United States, even if they are not citizens. Second, […]
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Airmen of Note tuning up for Biddeford concert
BIDDEFORD — One of the premier jazz ensembles in America is getting ready to embark on a tour of New England states, including a performance in Biddeford next month. The Airmen of Note, part of the larger U.S. Air Force Band, will offer a free public concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from March 21 to March 24, 2018: • Brittany F. Paige, 20, of Westbrook, was issued a summons for a minor consuming liquor. • Cody Lord, 18, of Westbrook, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle without a license. • Jessica N. […]
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Lee M. Cheney
COHOES, N.Y. — Lee M. “Zim” Cheney, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 29, 2018, with his loving family at his side. Lee was born in Biddeford, Maine on July 17, 1938, the son of the late John and Ruth Cheney. He was the beloved husband of his grade-school sweetheart, Patricia (Gray) […]
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Sanford budget proposal on Tuesday agenda
SANFORD — A year ago, Sanford’s tax rate dropped $2, from $22.74 per $1,000 of property to $20.74. This year, if the budget is approved by the Sanford City Council as currently proposed, the rate would increase by 11 cents, to $20.85, pending a validation vote of the school portion of budget on June 12. The […]
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Sanford High School introduces Career Expo Day
SANFORD — The new Sanford High School will be full of new opportunities for the students as a career pathway school, although many students have never been exposed to careers. The resolution for this is a Career Expo Day at the current Sanford High School to be held on April 10 with one important goal: […]
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Mentors delight in helping younger students
SACO — When Thornton Academy Junior Victoria Labbe enters Allison Desjardins’ first grade classroom at Governor John Fairfield School, the young students treat her like a rock star. Labbe is one of many Thornton Academy students who go to a local school twice a week to mentor. Mentors are graded on a pass or fail […]
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Classic ‘A Place in the Sun’ to screen in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — Devoted fans of American cinema will attest that George Stevens’ masterpiece 1951 film “A Place in the Sun” is a must-see and next week the classic movie returns to the big screen as part of the Ogunquit Performing Arts’ 17th Classic Film Series. Starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters, the film will be […]