It’s time for them to kick off their heels, pull on their boots and get busy.
October 2018
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McConaughey gives back to first responders in Texas visit
HOUSTON (AP) — Firefighters, police officers and 911 operators in Texas got a surprise lunch from a famous son as Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey showed up with roasted turkey to give thanks on National First Responders Day. The actor’s appearance and catered lunch Sunday shocked those at a Houston fire department. Later, he did the same […]
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Biddeford, boosted by public passion, wins grant to restore City Hall clock tower
Biddeford has won a $150,000 historic preservation grant to help restore the historic clock tower on City Hall. The grant was awarded by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the “Partner in Preservation: Celebrating Diversity on Main Street” campaign and was based on public online voting. The money headed to Biddeford […]
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Maine police halt truck, say load of explosives wasn’t properly secured
Maine State Police took a commercial vehicle off the road Monday morning after discovering that the truck was carrying a load of explosive blasting agents that had not been properly secured, a violation of federal law. The discovery occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Route 197 in Richmond when Cpl. Chris Rogers, during a Maine Department […]
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Maine Hospital Association salutes SMHC for tobacco-free achievements
BIDDEFORD —The ninth annual Tobacco-Free Hospital Gold Star Standards of Excellence Awards Celebration, hosted by the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative, was held on Sept. 27 at the Maine Hospital Association. The event, attended by hospital and public health stakeholders from across the state, recognized efforts by Maine hospitals to address tobacco […]
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Local students achieve Dean’s List status at Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University is committed to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. The University is pleased to recognize the local students who have been named to the Spring 2018 Deans’ List: • Jessica Laverriere of Biddeford, Class of 2019 • Samuel Legere of Saco, Class of 2018 • Connor Pease of […]
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Police: Driver reached over 100 mph in pursuit
MADAWASKA — Police in Maine say a driver traveling more than 100 miles an hour in a pursuit has been arrested. Police say an officer attempted to stop the driver near the Cross Lake/Sinclair town line on Saturday. The car did not stop and speeded up. Police later caught up with the car near Madawaska […]
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Many local highlights at state cross country meet-Northern edition
Falmouth’s Sofie Matson speeds to the Class A girls’ cross country individual championship. Matson won for the second year in a row. Maine Coast Waldorf’s Matinicus Neveu helps his team to the Class C boys’ title by placing sixth individually. Eleven local teams took part in the state cross country championships Saturday in Belfast and […]
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