Throughout American history, we have been recognized as a global leader in many areas, but we are in distinct danger of squandering advantages we hold over other countries when it comes to our infrastructure system. Once the envy of the world, our infrastructure is crumbling and inadequate, and our nation risks slipping behind in economic […]
2018
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Counting on senators for ‘Yes’ vote
Editor, I hope our Senators in Maine vote “yes” on S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act when the Senate debates the bill in the coming days. This common-sense legislation will go a long way toward giving community financial institutions some needed relief from rules put in place to curb practices that credit unions […]
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Area residents earn Western Governors University degrees
SALT LAKE CITY — Several local students have received their degree from Western Governors University. The university held its 64th commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida on Feb. 10 to celebrate the graduation of about 15,000 graduates from across the country. Among those earning WGU degreees were: • Deborah Gregoire of Biddeford, who […]
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RIT students receive Dean’s List academic distinction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following students at the Rochester Institute of Technology made the Dean’s List for the fall semester: • Kimberlee Keithley of Kennebunk, who is in the chemical engineering program. • Noah Smith of Arundel, who is in the business administration-finance program. • Abby Laverriere of Biddeford, who is in the physician assistant program. • Tuyen […]
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Wells Players gear up for ‘Grease’ musical
WELLS — The Wells Players will present the musical “Grease,” opening Wednesday, March 14 with a 3:30 p.m. performance. It’s 1959, and the too-cool-for-school “Burger Palace Boys” and “Pink Ladies” are stealing hub-caps and acting tough. This rollicking musical is both a homage to the idealism of the 1950s and a satire of high-schoolers’ age-old desire […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Feb. 26 to March 1, 2018: • Jerome A. Flagg, Jr., 49, of Chesterville, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked. • Arnold Goldman, 88, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for leaving the scene […]
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Mele announces House District 19 bid
SANFORD — A self-described political activist inspired by Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 bid for the Democratic nomination for president is in the running for the Democratic nod in the June 12 primary for Maine House of Representatives District 19, which includes part of Sanford. Jeremy Mele, 23, will square off against incumbent Republican Rep. Matthew […]
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Dean C. Coniaris
KENNEBUNKPORT — Dean C. Coniaris, 58, of Kennebunkport, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on May 15, 1959, a son of Charles and Betty (Kafalas) Coniaris. Dean graduated from Columbia High School, Class of 1977, in Maplewood, New Jersey. He […]
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Former Troop A commander nominated U.S. Marshal for Maine
ALFRED — The former commander of Maine State Police Troop A, who later served the towns of Eliot and Kittery as police chief, has been nominated as U.S. Marshal for Maine by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. Theodor Short, who has spent 40 years in law enforcement, has led a number of initiatives to enhance community […]