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She’s running, for the greater good

by Tammy Wells January 17, 2023

Jessica Johnson found running during the pandemic. Her decision to run the Boston Marathon to benefit the Museum of Science helps fuel her passion for education, and carry out her mother’s wish that she ‘do some good in the world.’

New hours starting Feb. 8 at Biddeford transfer station and recycling center

by Tammy Wells January 17, 2023

Facility will be open 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

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Night of Comedy takes place Friday

January 17, 2023

BIDDEFORD — Beat the Winter blues with the return of the Biddeford Career Firefighters Annual “Night of Laughs Comedy Show” on Friday, Jan. 20, at the Biddeford Eagles Club. This special 21+ show will feature a cash bar and three Boston based comedians who have performed on Letterman, Leno, at Mohegan Sun and more. Proceeds […]

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Obituary: Richard Pearl

January 17, 2023

KENNEBUNK — Richard A. Pearl, 71, died on Friday Dec. 23, 2022, at his home in Kennebunk. His death was due to complications of his severe COPD, which he had battled for years. Richard was born on Nantucket Island, Massachsetts, on Feb. 23, 1951, to Charles and Claudette (Paradis) Pearl. He grew up on Nantucket. […]

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Oldies Dance Group raises $8,346 for Ronald McDonald House

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

YORK COUNTY — The Oldies Dance Group is aware that fans of rock n’ roll music are also exceptionally generous and that was evident once again at the Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit dance held last fall to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The dance raised $8,346 to donate to the Ronald McDonald […]

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Obituary: Marcel R. Desrosiers

January 17, 2023

SACO — Marcel R. Desrosiers, 93, of Saco, Maine, passed away on Jan. 12, 2023 at Seal Rock Health Care. Marcel was born on Feb. 18, 1929, to Willie and Bernadette (Poulin) Desrosiers. He was educated in Lewiston, Maine, and moved to Biddeford in 1947. Marcel worked for Bates in Lewiston and Biddeford Box before […]

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Obituary: Joseph Dutremble

January 17, 2023

Hampton, NH — Joseph Emmanuel “Mel” Dutremble, 88, of Hampton, NH, formerly of Ipswich and Danvers, Massachusetts, passed away in the early hours of January. 14, 2023, after a period of declining health. Born in Biddeford, Maine on April 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Ernest and Yvonne (Corriveau) Dutremble and loving […]

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Model railroad at Seashore Trolley Museum poised to open in 2024

by Tammy Wells January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Construction has commenced on the building that will house it; then comes set up, and new sections of rails and buildings and landscape. The target date for opening to the public is May 2024.