BIDDEFORD – The Biddeford Middle School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) team is organizing a Candy K and 5K race on Sunday, Oct. 28 starting at 10 a.m. at Biddeford Middle School, 25 Tiger Way. Registration is open to all online at goo.gl/42qxS6. “Our students have been busy working on planning the details for the race […]
October 2018
ATV road proposal, fire truck and budget fallback on Waterboro ballot
WATERBORO — On Nov. 6, voters will decide whether to allow all terrain vehicles on some public roads, bond a new fire truck to replace a 20-year-old model and add a provision to the charter to allow the town to operate should the annual budget fail at the polls. The ATV question, “Are you in […]
Complaint seeks to stop paid parking in Biddeford city-owned lots
BIDDEFORD — A complaint filed in York County Superior in Alfred seeks to stop Biddeford’s plan to charge for parking in city-owned lots in the downtown, scheduled to start Nov. 1. According to a release issued by the city on Wednesday, the city was notified on Tuesday about the complaint, filed by resident Jason Litalien, […]
Extended absentee, voter registration in Sanford
SANFORD – People who want to registering to vote, obtain an absentee ballot or voting absentee may do so 8 a.m. to noon at Sanford City Hall on Saturday Oct. 27. As well, on Thursday, Nov. 1 the usual 8 to 4:30 p.m. hours will be extended to 7 p.m. for the same purpose. Thursday […]
Brenda M. Crowley
KENNEBUNK — Brenda Marleen Crowley, of Juno Beach, Florida and Kennebunk, Maine, daughter of Daniel Emmet Crowley and Alda Isabel McNally Crowley, died on Oct. 22, 2018 after a brief illness. A beloved friend, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and avid beachgoer, she was 75 years old. Brenda’s voice had laughter in it. When you spoke with […]
Annual parish fair starts Friday in Sanford with turkey dinner
SANFORD — Whether you’re in the market for a jar of homemade bread-and- butter pickles, a silk flower arrangement in autumn or Christmas themes, a raffle ticket that could put some cash in your pocket or that intricate piece of costume jewelry, it is likely available at the St. Therese of Lisieux Parish Fair in […]
Sampson, McNamara and Reinhardt vie for House District 21
YORK COUNTY — Incumbent Republican Heidi Sampson of Alfred is challenged by small business owner, Democrat Kelcy McNamara of Alfred, and Green Independent Justin Reinhardt of Limerick to represent District 21, which includes the towns Alfred and Newfield and parts of Limerick, Parsonsfield and Shapleigh. McNamara is a newcomer to politics. Reinhardt currently serves on […]
3 college basketball recruiting insiders convicted in NYC
NEW YORK — An Adidas executive and two other insiders from the high-stakes world of college basketball recruiting were convicted Wednesday in a corruption case that prosecutors said exposed the underbelly of the sport. A federal jury in Manhattan found former Adidas executive James Gatto, business manager Christian Dawkins and amateur league director Merl Code […]
Brunswick incumbent faces challenger for House 50 seat
BRUNSWICK — Incumbent Democratic Rep. Ralph Tucker will be seeking a third term in House District 50 this November and is being challenged by Republican Michael Lawler of Brunswick. The district covers most of East Brunswick, including Cook’s Corner and Brunswick Landing. Several attempts by phone and email to reach Lawler were unsuccessful. Tucker A former town […]
Patrick Peterson vows to help Cardinals for ‘years to come’
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson backed off his request to be traded from the Arizona Cardinals, saying “it came at a bad time and I was just frustrated” about how badly the season has gone when he made it. “Honestly I don’t really want to dwell on the situation on what […]
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