On a nearly daily basis we hear about the newest Bitcoin millionaire or how another company has forgone a traditional debt or equity offering to instead raise money through an “ICO,” or initial coin offering. As the retail public begins to become aware of the previously esoteric cryptocurrency market, I can’t help but think of […]
2018
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Grateful for Eucharist ministers
Editor, Catholic Eucharist ministers assist the priest giving parishioners Holy Communion during celebration of the Mass. Some ministers visit the sick and homebound giving them comfort and Holy Communion. Eucharistic ministers give of their time to help those in need. I have been blessed. I have a very good minister. I haven’t been well. “When […]
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In the deep midwinter
Snow was still collecting on the pine trees as I headed back to Augusta last week to represent Biddeford and begin our work in the Legislature for the year. The State of Maine works off a two-year budget, and much of our work in the upcoming session will be budget related. Because of this long […]
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New arrival
Brody Antonio Jensen Dube was born Dec. 11, 2017 at 1:10 p.m. to Tony and Jaclyn (McCurry) Dube of Biddeford at Southern Maine Health Care. Grandparents are Timothy and Sheila McCurry and Rene and Denise Dube, all of Biddeford. Brody was 6 pounds 15 ounces at birth. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Kennebunk Free Library hires new director
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library is pleased to announce Michelle Conners has been hired as the new Library Director. The KFL Board of Trustees conducted a nationwide search with representation from library staff, residents and the Town of Kennebunk municipal executives. Conners will manage the library in its role of providing quality services that inspire and enrich the community. […]
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Lebanon student on college dean’s list
YORK, Penn. — Emma Frazier of Lebanon, a senior Early Elementary/Special Education major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 […]
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Sanford Police Log
SANFORD — The following people were arrested or issued summonses Jan. 2 through Jan. 7, If there is no listing for a specific date, it means no one was arrested or charged with a crime on that day, according to police logs provided by the agency: • Amanda Michelle Harvie, 21, 31 Mousam Ridge Road, […]
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Wolff affiliates with Coldwell Banker in Saco
SACO — Kennebunkport resident Susi Wolff has affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Saco. As a sales agent, Wolff will provide residential real estate services in York and Cumberland counties as well as the surrounding communities. Wolff has become a real estate sales associate after extensive experience in Landscape Design and Home […]
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Harold F. Jones
LEBANON — Harold F. Jones, 82, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, from complications with pneumonia following a long battle with Parkinson’s. Born in Sanford, Maine on July 28, 1935, he was given life’s greatest gift, the gift of love when Sadie and Winfred Jones brought Harold into their lives to become their only child. He […]
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George S. Caras
BIDDEFORD — George S. Caras, 67, of Biddeford, passed away on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at home. He was born in Biddeford on March 23, 1950, a son of Paul and Vasie (Mendros) Caras. George was a graduate of Thornton Academy, Class of 1968. He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and graduated from the University of Southern […]