KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs could have taken this week off, assured of not only their third consecutive AFC West title but also the No. 1 seed in the playoffs before the Oakland Raiders came to town. Instead, they’ll have everything on the line Sunday. The Chiefs blew a fourth-quarter lead against […]
2018
Rita F. Morin
BIDDEFORD — Rita F. Morin, 93, of Biddeford, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born Aug. 25, 1925 in Biddeford, daughter of Ernest and Justine (Lessard) Laliberte and was educated at St. Andre’s School. On July 26, 1947 she married Raynald Morin at St. Andre’s Church. She was […]
Robin Thicke surprises girlfriend with marriage proposal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer Robin Thicke surprised his pregnant girlfriend with a marriage proposal. The 41-year-old “Blurred Lines” singer proposed to model April Love Geary with friends and family. She announced the couple’s engagement in an Instagram post Monday as a video shows Thicke asking the 24-year-old Geary to marry him and her writing “YES YES […]
Steelers hope for a win (and some luck) vs. Bengals
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is modifying his jersey, using a marker to add an “s” to the end of his last name. Safety Sean Davis is mulling a present or two to Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield, promising to send the rookie “a little something something” if the Browns can beat the […]
On the Road Review: Ten Favorite Vehicles of 2018
The list is topped by the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, a “mind-bending fun machine.”
Biddeford festival receives national recognition again
BIDDEFORD — An annual neighborhood festival in Biddeford has received national recognition. The Bacon Street Festival is the only event in Maine recognized by the National Association of Town Watch for showcasing the revitalization of the neighborhood, in the city’s downtown area. The festival has received the award nine times in the 11 years since […]
Lewiston resident pleads guilty to shooting man in the leg, gets four years in prison
AUBURN — A Lewiston man pleaded guilty Thursday to a felony charge related to a June shooting in downtown Lewiston. Jordan Waterman, 27, of 206 Park St. was sentenced to 12 years in prison with all but four years suspended, plus four years of probation. He had been scheduled for trial next week on a […]
Luck can extend mastery of Titans, put Colts in playoffs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Andrew Luck is a win away from putting the Indianapolis Colts back into the playoffs for the first time since 2014 while doing something no NFL quarterback has managed since at least 1970. Beat an opponent 11 straight games. Luck has won his first 10 games against the Tennessee Titans, matching Hall […]
Dorothy A. Lavigne
BIDDEFORD — Dorothy Ann (Prout) Lavigne, 71, of Biddeford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Portland. She was born in Biddeford on Nov. 18, 1947, a daughter of Walter and Avis (Harriman) Prout. Dorothy was employed by Fairstock in Biddeford for many years. Her hobbies included bingo, crossword books and most recently computer […]
Festival of Trees winners honored in Saco
SACO — The Dyer Library and Saco Museum recently announced the award winners for the 14th Annual Festival of Trees. Dozens of carefully decorated trees and wreaths have adorned the Saco Museum at 371 Main St. this past month during the Festival of Trees, an annual event to benefit the museum. This year’s theme […]
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