There’s nothing like New Year’s Resolution to make a guy feel completely inadequate, thought Doc as he sat and sipped coffee at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop’s coffee shop. In other words, thinking central. He happened to mention this to Steve, sitting on his left. Steve shoved his hat back and […]
2018
Baked Pumpkin Spiced Donuts offer hint of citrus
Baked Pumpkin Spiced Donuts A hint of citrus, a mouthful of pumpkin and a donut you can feel good about. These baked donuts hold up just as well as deep-fried donuts and are an outstanding example of how every little bit of consciousness when easing our fat consumption can be remarkably tasty. You will be […]
Wealthy Americans pay almost all of federal income tax collected
How many times have I heard said, “The rich need to pay their fair share?” But they already pay almost all of the federal income taxes while the poor receive government checks. A quick check with the Congressional Budget Office reveals that the top 20 percent of wage earners pay over 90 percent of all […]
Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Jan. 1 to Jan. 4, 2018: • Samantha J. Rackliff, 49, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for criminal mischief. • Sharon M. Jacobsen, 47, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. • Brandon R. Bernardini, […]
Donald Lemay
BIDDEFORD — David Lemay, 70, of Alfred St. passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Biddeford on June 19, 1947 the son of Noel and Blanche Giroux Lemay. David attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. […]
Number of economically disadvantaged students rises in Maine
YORK COUNTY — The number of economically disadvantaged students in Maine has risen almost 10 percentage points since the 2008-2009 school year. According to an annual report released by Educate Maine, 45 percent of public school students in the state during the 2016-2017 school year were from economically disadvantaged families, compared to about one in […]