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Topsham aims to keep per diem staff

TOPSHAM — Topsham is trying to retain its fire department’s per diem staff by offering health care. Currently, Topsham has 50 per diem firefighters. Several of those work more than 30 hours per week, putting them above the threshold that requires employers to offer coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Town Manager Rich Roedner said the […]

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Brunswick train ‘quiet zone’ one step closer

BRUNSWICK — The long wait for a quiet zone between the Freeport town line and Union Street crossing in Brunswick is one step closer to being over, town manager John Eldridge told members of the Town Council on Monday. Brunswick has received Federal Railroad Administration approval for “alternative safety measures,” which include building islands, or […]

Posted inJournal Tribune

Tigers shut down Spartans

BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford field hockey team scored a last-minute goal in the first half to take the lead and the Tigers would add another goal in the second half as they picked up a 2-0 victory over Sanford at Waterhouse field on Monday night. “Sanford is always good. Diana (Walker) is a great coach. […]

Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries

Maurice Lamarre

SANFORD  — Maurice Lamarre, 91, of Biddeford died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at the home of his daughter. He was born Aug. 16, 1927 in Westbrook, a son of Napoleon and Mathilda (Mongeau) Lamarre.  He came here as a child and was educated in local schools. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the […]