The following local residents were named to the 2020 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston: Cindy Do of Biddeford; and Kaitlyn Watt and Elise Nason, both of Saco. The following Saco residents earned a degree from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City: Amanda Jones received a Master of Business Administration, Kevin […]
2021
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Republican Party hates baseball now. But it’s always been a conservative sport.
A culture war with Major League Baseball might be a tough sell for loyal Republicans.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford to mark Week of Young Child
Biddeford Ready! says families should check their Facebook and Twitter feeds for events to mark the week of April 10 to 16.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: April 8
KC hosts blood drive The Westbrook Knights of Columbus Council 2219 is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 9, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “As always, there is an urgent need for blood donations,” Russ Champagne, Knights of Columbus spokesman, said […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For some Maine families, stakes higher than ever as we try to put COVID behind us
With new variants spreading even as vaccination rates are rising, keep wearing masks, socially distancing and limiting non-essential travel.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Concerns about West Kennebunk development To the editor, A massive development is in the planning stages in West Kennebunk. Kingsland Development, represented by Jason Vafiades from Atlantic Resource Consultants, is situated west of Route 35 at the north end of Thompson Road. Land was purchased over the past two years with the intent to build […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: April 8
Art Through May 7 “Colors Passing Through Us,” Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Visit gallery302.com for details. Ongoing Third Thursday Artmart, 7 p.m. via Facebook live, hosted by Gallery 302, showcasing visual and 3D artwork. Visit the gallery’s Facebook page for details. Music April 9 Faculty Concert Series: Portland Piano Trio, 8-9:30 p.m., virtual […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: April 8
Curbside bean supper – Saturday, April 10, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. One pint of beans, one pint American chop suey, two red hot dogs, half pint cole slaw, sliced Italian bread and frosted cake. The cost is $10 at curbside pickup in the Church Street lot. Orders need to be […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Kimberlee “Lee” Cressey Warner
ARUNDEL – Lee Cressey passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough after a long and …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Jeffrey Victor Makela
STANDISH – Jeffrey Victor Makela, 35, of Maple Ridge Drive, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021 at his residence. He was …