SACO — On Wednesday, July 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. the Red Cross will hold a blood drive at The Landing at Saco Bay, 392 Main St., Saco. To book an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: MonarchCenter.
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‘Night of Laughs’ comedy show coming to Sanford
The Sanford Police Association is currently conducting a fundraiser. Area businesses and residents are being contacted for sponsorships and ticket sales. The officers are hosting a “Night of Laughs” comedy show on Friday, Sept. 13 at the Sanford Elks club. There will be two shows 7 and 9 p.m. This event will have three of Boston’s best young comedians […]
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Biddeford Beauty Walks scheduled
Local Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Aline Potvin, is showing Biddeford residents the natural beauty that can be found in urban centers. A local healthcare provider, Potvin teaches many community classes on wellness and herbal medicines. She is looking forward to taking people into downtown Biddeford multiple dates this summer to identify common, non-cultivated plants that have […]
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Monthly support group forms for alienated grandparents
Have you been cut off from access to your grandchildren, or have severe limits been placed on your visits with the grandchildren? Has alienation occurred from what was once an existing loving grandparent/adult child/grandchild relationship only to be destroyed by the behaviors of a difficult daughter, DIL, son, or SIL? Has it occurred as the […]
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Old Orchard Beach community group receives AARP grant
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Old Orchard Beach Community Friendly Connection was one of six recipients in Maine to receive an AARP Community Challenge Grant. The grant program received nearly 1,700 applicants nationwide from nonprofit organizations and government entities. About $1.6 million will be distributed among 159 grant winners to fund projects that help communities make […]
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Waterboro deaths sadden community
NORTH WATERBORO – The news of the deaths of a North Waterboro couple, apparently of a murder-suicide over the weekend, shocked and saddened this largely rural community and the surrounding area. Maine State Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Christal Denis and Christopher Denis. On Sunday, Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland […]
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Saco developer denies lawsuit’s claim that he embezzled from company
A Saco developer who proposed high-profile projects in Saco and Portland denies a former business partner’s claim that he embezzled money from the company they founded, and instead blamed the partner for the business’ financial troubles. In the lawsuit filed last month against Bernard Saulnier in York County Superior Court, real estate broker John Veneziano says Saulnier […]
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Pair sought for questioning in Sanford arson fire
SANFORD — The State Fire Marshal’s Office and Sanford Police are looking for two men wanted for questioning in connection with a house fire in Sanford earlier this month. The house at 26 Montreal St. was destroyed in the July 6 fire. Investigators determined the cause was arson. The two men being sought are Johnathon […]
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Old Orchard Beach approves purchase of new beach rake
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The town of Old Orchard Beach will soon have a new beach rake, and will continue its efforts to keep the coast clean for those who come to enjoy the sand, surf and waves. The seven-mile, continuous strip of sandy beach along the town’s coast is a popular destination in the […]
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Refuting the rebuttal
Editor, At long last someone has risen to the challenge! I had begun to think nobody was reading my letters to the editor. I welcome the opportunity to engage with an intelligent, rational adversary. Mr. Aberletain’s articulate and thoughtful comments, however, completely missed the point of my letter and failed to “refute my refutation” of […]