BIDDEFORD — On the afternoon of Christmas Eve, Arthur (Art) Descoteaux (1929-2018) passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness. He was 89. Just shy of his 90th birthday coming on Jan. 4. He is remembered for his strong love of country, family, service, and of course, sports. Art graduated from Biddeford […]
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Richard P. Parenteau
BIDDEFORD — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, Richard P. (Moose) Parenteau. Dick was born in Biddeford on April 23, 1944 to Marcel P And Rose A.(Chenard) Parenteau. He passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, Dec. 23, after a a long period of […]
Theresa M. Gilblair
NORTH WATERBORO — Theresa M. Gilblair, 86, of North Waterboro, died on Monday, Dec. 24, unexpectedly at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Biddeford on March 5, 1932, a daughter of Willie and Alda (Garneau) Martin. On March 3, 1962 she Married Stephen M. Gilblair at Notre Dame De Lourdes […]
Wells Reserve to host presentation about salmon
A presentation called “Ecology of the Gauntlet: Lessons Learned from Juvenile Salmon Migrations in British Columbia” will be offered on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Juvenile salmon make an incredible and dangerous journey from the rivers where they hatch to the open ocean where they spend […]
Beadcraft returning to Kennebunk Free Library
Beadcraft at Kennebunk Free Library Perler Beads – tiny plastic beads that can melt – were first introduced as a craft in Sweden in the 1950s and we still love them! Children ages 6 and up are invited to join us for an afternoon of beading fun on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. Children […]
Pancake Breakfast at Second Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church will host a Pancake Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30. Breakfast includes coffee and juice Come join us for Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School and nursery available Second Congregational Church is at 19 Crescent St. in Biddeford.
Alzheimer’s Support Group available in Sanford
An Alzheimer’s Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford. The next meeting will be held Jan. 16 in the Pavilion Conference Room, 35 July St. in Sanford. The group is free and open to anyone that has a loved one diagnosed with […]
‘Night of Laughs’ comedy show set for Jan. 4 in Biddeford
The Biddeford Career Firefighters will present its annual “Night of Laughs” comedy show at the Biddeford Performing Arts Center, located at the Biddeford Middle School on Hill Street at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4. This annual show features three Boston-based comedians who have appeared on Leno, Letterman, at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods and more. All […]
Shaker Museum lectures just a click away
ALFRED — The Alfred Shaker Museum is closed for the season, but community members can still enjoy programming from the museum by viewing online videos on the museum’s website. The Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Road, is open May until November. The museum has a collection of Shaker items and hosts educational events. The […]
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