Editor, Old Orchard Beach town officials want the general public to clean out snow around fire hyrdrants? When they get done can they clear the sidewalks especially around town hall and clean the storm drains? Maybe the town can sub-contract this out with the numerous other tasks around town. They seem to find plenty of […]
2018
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Betty Cochrane
BIDDEFORD — Betty Cochrane rejoined her very missed husband, partner, and friend, Jasper on Jan. 5, 2018. She was the only child born to Adrian and Florence (Fuller) Bolduc. She had a very spirited and spunky personality and will always be remembered. Betty was a very talented person who sewed, made rugs, and enjoyed art […]
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Chamber speaker urges businesses to ‘promote the positive’
SACO — Positive promotion goes a long way toward the success of a business, according to Maine State Chamber of Commerce Director Dana Connors. Connors was the featured speaker Tuesday morning at the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry 90th annual meeting, held at the Saco Ramada Inn. Connors said many people in […]
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Alfred businesswoman pleads not guilty to tax charges
ALFRED — A local business owner has entered not guilty pleas to 15 tax-related charges. Rachel H. Roux, who is listed in court documents as the owner, manager or responsible officer of L & R Carpet, entered the not guilty pleas in a brief appearance before York County Superior Court Justice Jeffrey Moskowitz on Friday. […]
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Collection of discarded Christmas trees continues
YORK COUNTY — With the holiday season now in the rear-view mirror and decorations stored away for yet another year, for many the worst part of January is saying goodbye to their used Christmas trees and figuring out how to dispose of them. Residents are asked to be sure to remove all tree lighting, wire, […]
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Saco resident wins $100,000 from Maine Lottery
Maurice S. Palmer of Saco was a happy man over the holidays. On Dec. 20, Palmer was awarded a check from the Maine Lottery for winning $100,000 in a scratch-off ticket in the 5X Patriots game. Palmer purchased his ticket at the Circle K store in Sacrborough. COURTESY PHOTO/Maine Lottery
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Campaign for Ending Hunger Tour visits York County
YORK COUNTY — The Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, which has raised and distributed more than $7.2 million to help end hunger in Maine since 1990, has again partnered with Brenda Davis, one of the state’s leading ending hunger advocates and Director of BBC Opportunity Center, an Old Town-based hunger agency that serves […]
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Warm weather ideal for removing snow from roofs
KENNEBUNKPORT — Police are reminding people to remove snow off their roof while the weather is still relatively warm. The Kennebunkport police posted on Facebook on Monday urging people to remove snow off roofs before Thursday, when it is forecasted to rain, which will add weight to the thick blankets of snow covering many roofs. […]
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Raymond R. Marcotte
BIDDEFORD — Raymond Roland Marcotte, 74, of Biddeford, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at his residence. Raymond was born April 2, 1943 in Biddeford, the son of Albert H. and Yvonne Bellefeuille Marcotte, and is a graduate of Biddeford High School. Soon after graduating, he enlisted in the Army Reserves, serving briefly before receiving […]
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Ramona M. Baiguy
BIDDEFORD — Ramona M. Baiguy, 89, a resident of Falmouth by the Sea, and a long-time resident of Biddeford, died Jan. 7, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born, Dec. 18, 1928 in Lewiston a daughter of Alphe and Amanda Marie (Rossignol) Beaulieu. Mona was educated in Mattawamkeag and was a […]