BIDDEFORD — Multi-family properties that have curbside recycling paid for by the city of Biddeford have high levels of contamination, according to the Public Works Department. As a result, the City Council is considering taking action that could end the recycling service for these properties. Based on a study during which the city’s Public Works […]
2018
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Technology, personal strength give a Sanford woman renewed mobility
SANFORD — Kristen Johnson recently did something she hasn’t done in 19 years — she walked. In fact, she walked twice, 232 steps the first day, and then 660 steps the following day. It felt great, she said. She took a step – and then another and another. “It was incredible,” said Johnson. “I was in […]
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Landlords in Biddeford to pay fee for building inspections
BIDDEFORD — On Dec. 10, the Biddeford Policy Committee approved adding a new inspection program and registration fee for landlords to ensure that all multi-family buildings in Biddeford are safe and up to code. The proposal will go before Biddeford City Council on Tuesday; the council has the final vote on whether to implement the […]
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Pedestrian dies when struck on Maine turnpike in Saco
SACO – Maine State Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday morning on the Maine Turnpike in Saco. The accident took place in the northbound lanes about 3 a.m. Saturday, said Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland. The circumstances of the man’s presence on the turnpike was not immediately able to be […]
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Baseball World: Pedroia’s return could be Sox’ biggest offseason acquisition
It looks like the Red Sox will not be bringing Craig Kimbrel back as their closer for 2019. That’s a kind of a good news/bad news situation for Red Sox fans. The bad news is he might be coming out of the bullpen in Fenway as a Yankee or some other American League rival. The […]
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Community Harvest preparing to host Noel Dinner
KENNEBUNK — Community Harvest, a local nonprofit organization, will host its annual Noel Dinner at St. Martha’s Church on Route 1 in Kennebunk on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The Noel Dinner is a complimentary Christmas day dinner for community members to come together and share in delicious food and fellowship. In 2017, The Noel Dinner […]
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Zaffie Hadiaris: Love, commitment, energy and creativity turn occasions into precious times
“I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit, capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.” William Faulkner As I am drinking my early morning coffee in silence falls the soft white […]
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Christmas tree farmers aim to boost sales via social media
TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) — Rosa Villarreal’s three young sons jumped and ran around the field of Christmas trees like jackrabbits, their excitement palpable as they raced from evergreen to evergreen. The boys, ages 2, 4 and 6, were picking out a real tree this year — a new tradition their young parents hope will create […]
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Home Country: How To Treasure Christmas
Mabel Adams was sitting in the day room at the Rest of Your Life retirement home when the children came in. She smiled and so did all the others in the room except for two who didn’t know what was going on. The old-timers in the home knew the kids were coming and had put […]
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Gordon Weil: ‘Tariff man’ will face tougher economy
“It’s the economy, stupid.” That’s the famous quote attributed to a top Bill Clinton aide in 1992, when he was trying to come up with slogan for the presidential campaign. It is still true. While the focus may be on immigration or President Trump’s problems, the issue facing the U.S. and underlying the next campaign […]
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