BIDDEFORD — The Class A South field hockey quarterfinal showdown between the No. 1 Biddeford Tigers and No. 9 Thornton Academy Golden Trojans featured two of the top goalies in the state — and the two senior keepers certainly didn’t disappoint on Tuesday night at Waterhouse Field. Both Biddeford’s Taylor Wildes and Thornton Academy’s Jenica […]
October 2018
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Mark Hendrickson: Good News, Bad News about Divorce
First, the good news: “Millennials Are Causing the U.S. Divorce Rate to Plummet.” As reported by Ben Steverman on Bloomberg.com, Census Bureau data show that millennials’ divorce rate is so much lower than baby boomers’ divorce rate that the overall divorce rate has plunged by 18 percent from 2008 to 2016. The evidence indicates that […]
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Thornton Academy sweeps Massabesic
WATERBORO — The Thornton Academy volleyball team closed out their season with a 7-7 record after sweeping Massabesic 3-0 on Tuesday night. The Trojans would win the sets 25-4, 31-29 and 25-14 to take down the Mustangs. The Trojans were on fire during the first set. Emma Cianchette led with three aces. “First game our […]
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Recovery program aims to assist York County jail inmates
ALFRED – Ask York County Sheriff William L. King Jr. about the numbers of jail inmates who have opioid use disorder, and he’s pretty blunt. “I walk through the (jail) doors everyday and eight to 10 people are detoxing, “ he said. “Many already have.” But being detoxed doesn’t mean someone is free of opioids, […]
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A broken heart reignites Steve Perry’s love for music
NEW YORK (AP) — In the years after Steve Perry left Journey, he didn’t sing for anyone — not even for himself. No songs in the shower, humming tunes on the radio, or private concerts for family or friends. He was that burnt out, despite owning one of the most powerful voices in rock ‘n’ […]
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Best not to rely on reserve fuel when gauge reads empty
The gas left after ‘E’ has been called ‘moron insurance.’
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Tom Purcell: Dietary Scientists, Make up Your Minds!
Say it ain’t so: Alcohol in moderation is bad for us again! According to a recent study published in the journal Alcoholism, low-level alcohol use – one or two snorts of hooch on occasion – may benefit cardiovascular disease, but it increases the risk of cancer. To which I respond: Oh, c’mon! I don’t know […]
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John Rensenbrink: How liberals and progressives in all parties can save our state
A repeat political disaster awaits our state on Nov. 6. Once again we face the consequences of a flawed voting system. The race for governor will again be dogged by the spoiler card. With four people running, this means that liberal and progressive voters in all parties will split their votes among Democratic candidate Janet […]
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Donald Boissonneault
BIDDEFORD — Donald Boissonneault, 89, of Biddeford died Friday Oct. 12, 2018 at home with his family at his side. He was born Nov. 21, 1928 in Biddeford a son of Philias and Lucienne (Gosselin) Boissonneault and was educated locally. Donald Served in the United States Air Force. On May 6, 1950 he married Regina Provencal […]
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Celtics beat 76ers 105-87 as Hayward, Irving make returns
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 23 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Philadelphia 76ers 105-87 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. Marcus Morris added 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Al Horford had nine points and five blocks. The Celtics survived a lethargic start […]
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