OGUNQUIT — It’s been a novel, a stage play, and an opera. So when movies first appeared a century ago, it was only a matter of time before they tackled ‘Faust,’ the tale of a man who consigns his soul to the devil to obtain power in the present. At the height of the silent […]
October 2018
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Habitat, Compass Project recognize BMS students for community contributions
BIDDEFORD — Representatives from Habitat for Humanity York County and Engine’s Compass Project attended the weekly Monday morning school assembly at Biddeford Middle School to acknowledge the Proactive Education Program students for their collaborative efforts to build stronger communities on Oct. 15. Last spring, students from the Biddeford Middle School Proactive Education Program participating in the […]
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‘Ruck for our Fallen’ event nears in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — The Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation will host the 2018 “Ruck for our Fallen” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 on Ogunquit Beach. The event will take place during Ogunquit’s Oktoberfest Weekend. All are welcome to attend. Same-Day Registration opens at 9 a.m. at the North Beach parking lot. This inaugural event […]
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Charges, defendants added to lobster wholesaler’s lawsuit alleging embezzlement
SACO — A lawsuit by a Saco lobster wholesaler that alleges a partner in the business embezzled more than $1.5 million has been moved to federal court and expanded with new defendants and RICO charges. The original lawsuit was filed in August in York County Superior Court. It was moved this month to U.S. District Court in […]
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Biddeford High senior demonstrates passion for composing music
BIDDEFORD — Planning harmonies and melodies, drafting general rhythms, and perfecting every note. This, along with a prolonged editing process, is what it takes to compose a sheet of music. The art of writing music is where Ethan Paquet has found his fascination. A Biddeford High School senior, Paquet discovered his passion for musical composition […]
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Chandler, Andrews in race for York County Commission District 1
ALFRED — Incumbent Democrat Sallie Chandler of Lebanon is facing a challenge by Republican Robert Andrews of Acton in the race to represent York County Commission District 1. The sprawling district includes the towns of Acton, Berwick, Cornish, Lebanon, Limerick, Limington, Newfield, North Berwick,. Parsonsfield and South Berwick. Chandler is seeking her fourth, four-year term […]
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Princeton Review’s Green Colleges Guide features UNE
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has been named as one of the 399 most environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The education services company known for its test preparation and tutoring services, books, and college rankings features UNE in the 2018 edition of its book, ‘The Princeton Review Guide to 399 […]
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Alexandra Dunn: October is Children’s Health Month
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking actions to protect America’s children from environmental exposures wherever they live, learn, and play. Children often are more vulnerable to pollutants than adults, because of differences in behavior and biology, which can lead to greater exposure or susceptibility as children’s bodies develop. As we celebrate Children’s Environmental Health Month […]
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Paul Kengor: A Dose of ‘Capitalism and Freedom’
It has been almost 58 years since Milton Friedman, Nobel economist, released his classic, Capitalism and Freedom. The book has slowly slipped from my course syllabus, not to mention that of the political elite. And why not? What Friedman said is now obvious. Surely, Americans, given the indisputable superiority of the free market over the […]
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Adult education program gives students a chance to flourish
YORK COUNTY — Opportunity is knocking for those looking to continue and enhance their education through CLASS, the Consortium for Learning and Student Success. CLASS is a program that has been running for the past five years and it confers with southern Maine adult education locations including Biddeford; York; Saco; Old Orchard Beach; Kittery; Marshwood; […]
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