OGUNQUIT — Devoted fans of American cinema will attest that George Stevens’ masterpiece 1951 film “A Place in the Sun” is a must-see and next week the classic movie returns to the big screen as part of the Ogunquit Performing Arts’ 17th Classic Film Series. Starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters, the film will be […]
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Mentors delight in helping younger students
SACO — When Thornton Academy Junior Victoria Labbe enters Allison Desjardins’ first grade classroom at Governor John Fairfield School, the young students treat her like a rock star. Labbe is one of many Thornton Academy students who go to a local school twice a week to mentor. Mentors are graded on a pass or fail […]
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Sanford High School introduces Career Expo Day
SANFORD — The new Sanford High School will be full of new opportunities for the students as a career pathway school, although many students have never been exposed to careers. The resolution for this is a Career Expo Day at the current Sanford High School to be held on April 10 with one important goal: […]
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Sanford budget proposal on Tuesday agenda
SANFORD — A year ago, Sanford’s tax rate dropped $2, from $22.74 per $1,000 of property to $20.74. This year, if the budget is approved by the Sanford City Council as currently proposed, the rate would increase by 11 cents, to $20.85, pending a validation vote of the school portion of budget on June 12. The […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from March 21 to March 24, 2018: • Brittany F. Paige, 20, of Westbrook, was issued a summons for a minor consuming liquor. • Cody Lord, 18, of Westbrook, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle without a license. • Jessica N. […]
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Airmen of Note tuning up for Biddeford concert
BIDDEFORD — One of the premier jazz ensembles in America is getting ready to embark on a tour of New England states, including a performance in Biddeford next month. The Airmen of Note, part of the larger U.S. Air Force Band, will offer a free public concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the […]
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Oxford Police Chief resigns following wife’s death
OXFORD (AP) — A Maine town’s police chief has resigned, citing family reasons. The Portland Press Herald reports Town Manager Butch Asselin announced Thursday Oxford Police Chief Jon Tibbetts had resigned. Tibbetts said the death of his wife last year has taken a toll on him and that he needs to take some time. Tibbetts served as […]
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Police treat deaths of 2 in burning truck as homicide
BANGOR (AP) — Law enforcement officials say they’ve launched a homicide investigation into the deaths of two people found in a burning delivery truck in Maine. Bangor police say the bodies of 43-year-old Michael Bridges and 36-year-old Desiree York were found in the box truck after the fire was doused late Wednesday. Both were residents […]
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Driver dies in head-on crash near Palmyra
PALMYRA (AP) — Police in Maine say a woman died in a head-on crash involving a pickup truck. The Kennebec Journal reports the crash happened Thursday afternoon on U.S. Route 2 in Palmyra. Police say a car driven by 69-year-old Linda Striga, of Palmyra, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a truck driven by 48-year-old Darren Maxsimic, […]