OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach High School assistant principal is now also the Regional School Unit 23 assistant superintendent, a title change for a combined role the superintendent says better reflects the duties of the position. RSU 23, covering the town of Old Orchard Beach, had 710 students enrolled in the 2018-2019 […]
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York County Blues Fest to rock Waterboro on Aug. 24
WATERBORO – Participants at the York County Blues Fest had such a good time last summer that the organizers have decided to do it again. The Second Annual York County Blues Fest is set to rock Waterboro’s Friendship Park on Old Alfred Road on Saturday, Aug. 24. The concert is 2 to 8:30 p.m., and […]
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Letter to the editor: Rule change would keep out immigrants who genuinely need our help
Much has been written and said about immigration in the last year. And much has not been said. A recent rule change by this administration made it clear that they only intend to let in those who are self-sufficient, who are educated and who, perhaps, have a job. But what is not said here is […]
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All-stars spend summer making memories
BIDDEFORD – The motto heading into the summer for the Biddeford Little League Softball All-Stars was to put in the work and the fun will follow. The dozen 8 to 10-year-olds on the roster bought into the philosophy and made memories that will last a lifetime. “I am so proud of the girls,” said Biddeford […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, South Portland Sentry
Earth Angel Arts to close its doors
SOUTH PORTLAND — Inside Earth Angel Arts, a gift shop and “creating space” in which artist Julie Bernier sold her artwork, taught classes, and held art psychotherapy sessions, Bernier is packing up and preparing to move on. The walls become increasingly bear amidst its closing sale, and Bernier will flip the sign to “closed” for […]
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Letter to the editor: Congress should cure ‘surprise’ medical billing
A patient, a doctor and a health insurance executive walk into a hospital. It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but the joke is actually on us. Each time we walk into a hospital or an emergency room, insurance companies decide how much we’ll pay out of pocket and how much doctors and […]
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Sanford tax rate up 20 cents, to $20.70
SANFORD – An increase in housing values and an increase in the amount of new growth in the city has resulted in a tax rate that is 20 cents more than last year, but less than projected during the budget season. Sanford City Manager Steve Buck said the new mil rate is $20.70 per $1,000, […]
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AWS in need of rescuers
KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society is offering a discount through Aug. 31 on cat and kitten adoption fees, as the shelter received at least 80 felines in July. This summer, the shelter has been getting an incredible number of cats, said Stephanie Kelley, AWS’s marketing communications manager, describing it as a “cat-alanche.” The normal […]
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Biddeford Youth Advisory Council takes office
BIDDEFORD — The newly-formed Biddeford Youth Advisory Council, made up of students in grades 9 to 12, was sworn in during the Biddeford City Council meeting on Aug. 6. The five young peoplel spent the afternoon prior to the meeting doing some team-building exercises and learning about what leadership involves, said Danica Lamontagne, Biddeford’s communications […]
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