McCain: No, really, we vetted her! Nov 8, 2009
We were applying the lessons of the Obama campaign, says Hogarth as the polls closed in Biddeford, Maine. The No on 8 campaign was a top-down Hillary Clinton-style campaign. (Salon)
Freedom fighter Nov 6, 2009
" Share: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 09:05 PST The Maine fight was supposed to be the dress rehearsal for repealing California's Prop. 8 -- but gay marriage lost By AP Supporters turn out for a gay-rights rally the day before election day in Portland, Maine, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. SAN FRANCISCO -- Paul Hogarth remembers how angry he was when Proposition 8 passed in California. I witnessed the train wreck, he says. I was angry with how we blew it. When same sex marriage came under attack in Maine,... (Salon)
Maine Voters to Pass Judgment on Gay Marriage Nov 2, 2009
On the video, viewed more than a half-million times on YouTube, the retired truck driver and laundry operator and lifelong Republican from Biddeford said he raised four boys _ three straight, one gay _ and expected them to be treated the same. "It takes all kinds of people to make the world go," he said. (Newsmax)
Heated battle in Maine's same-sex marriage vote Oct 29, 2009
With Portland and the state's wealthier coastal areas expected to oppose the measure and northern parts of Maine supporting it, the swing areas will be around the French Catholic towns of Lewiston and Auburn, the former mill town of Biddeford and Bangor ... Folks around Biddeford, population 23,000, are most worried about their jobs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Relatives remember Shiloh Pepin’s spirit, determination Oct 26, 2009
Besides her grandmother and her mother, she leaves her father, Elmer C. Pepin Jr. of Biddeford, Maine; her grandfather, Elmer Sr. of Westbrook, Maine; and another grandmother, Linda Pepin of Biddeford, Maine. Her sister, Molly, died at birth in 1998. (Boston Globe)
New vote sought on casinos in Maine Oct 16, 2009
Partners and investors are Jim Boldebrook, founder of Creative Broadcast Concepts, an advertising firm in Biddeford; Robert Lally Jr., a co-owner of Mount Abram ski resort; and Rupert and Suzanne Grover, founders of a specialty drilling company based in Oxford County. During a news conference, the group sought to play up the resort aspect of the development. (Boston Globe)
Williston pathologist honors Bush Oct 2, 2009
On Sept. 17, Andelin was in Biddeford, Maine, where his sculpture of the 41st president was unveiled in a ceremony at the University of New England. For Andelin, labratory director at Williston's Mercy Medical Center, being able to construct artwork of a leader he admires and having it displayed prominently is an amazing and humbling experience. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
ND man creates statue of former President Bush Oct 1, 2009
His sculpture of Bush, weighing about 2,700 pounds and standing 9 feet, 1 inch tall, was unveiled at the George and Barbara Bush Center on the University of New England campus in Biddeford, Maine, on Sept. 17. It was carved from a block of Colorado Yule marble. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Oh Brother! Reunited Siblings Discover Another Brother Sep 25, 2009
BIDDEFORD, Maine Two co-workers who discovered this summer that they are long-lost brothers and who reunited this week with their two half sisters have a new surprise a half brother has surfaced. George Pomeroy of Biddeford, Maine, told WCSH-TV on Thursday that he shares a father with Randy Joubert and Gary Nisbet. (Fox News)
Mike Rowe nips DJ Shaw for third PASS 300 win Sep 21, 2009
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Services slated for teen killed in crash Sep 10, 2009
"Anyone who wishes to leave a message in Anthony's memory and has a Facebook account can do so at the group "We Love You Anthony," according to Bakas.On the Eliot Online e-mail listing, word began to circulate that a request to hold the memorial at Marshwood High School had been turned down by administrators, prompting some residents to make calls or send letters to the administration. Superintendent Jeff Bearden, speaking generally because he said he wished to respect the privacy of the family,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Marshwood football team trounced by Biddeford Sep 5, 2009
BIDDEFORD John Caverly s first game back as head coach of the Marshwood High School football did not go as well as he would have liked. The Hawks turned the ball over three times (two interceptions, fumble) in the first half and Biddeford capitalized on each one, as the Tigers kicked the season off with a 27-0 victory Friday in Western Maine Class A action ... "Biddeford had some big plays that us. Our kids played hard, we just have to eliminate some mental errors.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Police: Beverly man stashed stolen landscaping equipment Sep 5, 2009
There, the deputy found allegedly stolen snow blowers, wood splitters, fencing, shovels, rakes, lawn chairs, a chainsaw, riding lawn mowers, wheel barrows, bags of bark mulch, seed spreaders, power washers, generators, utility trailers, an irrigation digger, a gas grill and rototillers worth about $60,000 that were allegedly stolen from Home Depot and Lowe s in Biddeford, Maine, according to the York County Sheriff s.. In April, a York County grand jury in Alfred, Maine indicted Labonte on a... (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Satellites Used to Predict Infectious Disease Outbreaks Aug 25, 2009
"Ideally we could predict conditions that would result in some of these major outbreaks of cholera, , even avian flu," says of the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. Ford and a group of experts have co-authored (pdf), due out next month in Emerging Infectious Diseases, that proposes making use of environmental data tracked via satellite to predict disease outbreaks. (Scientific American)
Hurricane Wave Pulls 20 to Sea in Maine... Aug 24, 2009
Red flags were posted on all the beaches in Biddeford, Kennebunk, Old Orchard Beach, Ogunquit, Saco, Wells, and York. Access to Camp Ellis in Saco was restricted, police said. (The Drudge Report)
Hawks' Caverly glad to be back Aug 19, 2009
"Sophomore Jack Verrill ripped the cover off the ball as a freshman this spring on the baseball team and will provide a big target as a tight end. It's Verrill's first year playing football but he has already impressed Caverly.Caverly said there is a lot of work that needs to get done between now and the season opener at Biddeford on Sept. 4. The aim is to get better with every rep and every drill through the dog days of August."Obviously this heat is going to be a distraction for them, but I... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Primary care loses its prestige Aug 18, 2009
"That tsunami wave (of patients) is going to be huge," says Bruce Bates, interim dean at University of New England's college of osteopathic medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Finding a doctor will get increasingly difficult, waits for appointments will grow longer, and more sick people will turn to crowded emergency rooms, says Ted Epperly, president of the AAFP, an association that represents more than 93,000 physicians. (USA Today)
Donut shop holds charity summer barbecues Jul 21, 2009
Leech said he and Bill DiNardo, owner of Industrial Hardware in Biddeford, were talking at the restaurant one day a few years ago and the idea to hold charity barbecues simply came to fruition out of the conversation. They moved forward with the idea, Leech said, and elicited help from Rocky Furman, who helps DiNardo at the grill. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
N.H. teen found dead in Wells, Maine, motel Jul 17, 2009
His arraignment is scheduled for Biddeford District Court and he has another court date scheduled for Aug. 26. The Maine State Police Criminal Investigation Division is assisting the Wells Police Department with the investigation. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
FairPoint wants out of $845K in Maine fines Jul 8, 2009
"We have been injured," Fletcher Kittredge, chief executive officer at Great Works Internet in Biddeford, told the Portland Press Herald. "Now FairPoint is saying they shouldn't have to pay penalties because they tried as hard as they could.". (Concord Monitor)
Intoxicated driver arrested twice in same afternoon, say police Jul 2, 2009
About 20 minutes before Kullbergs first arrest, the Biddeford Police Department had notified Wells police of a report that Kullberg was allegedly driving drunk, according to Congdon. Wells police responded to Kullbergs residence and saw him driving his pickup truck into his driveway. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Captured journalist has ties to the Kennebunks Jun 26, 2009
A graduate of Fryeburg Academy, Rhode married Kristen Mulvihill last September at St. Brendans Chapel in Biddeford Pool. Kristen is the daughter of Dr. James Mulvihill and his wife, Mary Jane, of Goose Rocks Beach. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Forsley honored for 'green' approach at Eliot conference center Jun 25, 2009
But it's the heating system that is clearly the pride of Jim Godbout of Biddeford, the plumbing and heating contractor at the Regatta. A 240-tube solar panel on the back roof, tucked away from view of the patrons, preheats all the hot water but also provides heating underneath the sidewalks in front of the building, so chemicals do have to be used in the winter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Barbara Bush literacy program awards $445,000 Jun 23, 2009
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) Former First Lady Barbara Bush has awarded grants totaling $445,000 that aim to improve reading skills across Maine. Twenty-one communities were awarded grants Monday on the 20th anniversary of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Basking Sharks: Disappearing Act Of World's Second Largest Fish Explained May 15, 2009
The authors include Gregory B. Skomal, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, Oak Bluffs, MA; Stephen I. Zeeman, University of New England, Biddeford, ME; John H. Chisholm, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, New Bedford, MA; Erin L. Summers, Maine Department of Marine Resources, Boothbay Harbor, ME; Harvey J. Walsh, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA; Kelton W. McMahon, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA; and Simon R. Thorrold, Woods Hole... (Science Daily)
Maine man gets 8 months for workers' comp fraud May 5, 2009
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A 49-year-old Biddeford man who was accused of working under the table for Saco-area hotels while collecting workers' compensation benefits has been sentenced to eight months in jail for theft by deception. Kenneth Villella, who was sentenced Monday in Superior Court, allegedly collected more than $11,000 in lost wage benefits for total incapacity following an on-the-job injury at an excavation company. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Residents petition for special Town Meeting on water issue May 5, 2009
L/RAIN Tuesday May 5, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Swine flu: Rush begins to purchase hand sanitizer and face masks May 2, 2009
Sue Hadiaris, spokeswoman for Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, said hospital personnel had met with or tested 12 people for swine flu Wednesday, April 29, and had met with or tested about another dozen people by Thursday afternoon. She added that other physicians outside of the hospital also have been meeting with patients. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hawks rally for diamond win May 1, 2009
Biddefords Tyler Audie, left, slides safely into second base as Marshwoods Luke Fernandes tries to grab the ball during Thursdays game in South Berwick, Maine ... SOUTH BERWICK, Maine Through five innings Thursday, the Marshwood High School baseball team struggled trying to solve Biddeford right-handed pitcher Tyler Laverriere ... Biddeford (1-2) took a 1-0 lead on Laverriere's RBI single in the fourth. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
No. 15 Gulls fly past Nor'Easters, 12-4 Apr 17, 2009
BIDDEFORD, Maine - The trio of (Danvers, Mass. (Londonderry, N.H.) and (Chelmsford, Maine) accounted for 10 goals as the nationally-ranked Endicott College men's lacrosse team defeated the University of New England, 12-4, in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference game Thursday afternoon. (Ecgulls.com)
Former probation officer faces child porn charge Apr 15, 2009
The Journal Tribune of Biddeford said neither Nevers nor his lawyer could be reached for comment. A 2008 recognition award to Nevers by the Department of Education cited his work to prevent students from dropping out of school and his role as a mentor to adolescents. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Two women nabbed in Portsmouth prostitution sting Apr 13, 2009
On April 3, Portsmouth and York police assisted Kittery police with the sting that resulted in the arrest of Lisa L. Chambers, 30, of 53 Pool St., Biddeford, Maine. Chambers was charged with prostitution after an undercover police officer propositioned her at a hotel in Kittery where they had arranged to meet. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Feldman leads Gulls past Nor'easters, 17-13 Apr 9, 2009
BIDDEFORD, Maine - Junior (Albany, N.Y.) scored four goals and added three assists to lead the Endicott College women's lacrosse team to a 17-13 The Commonwealth Coast Conference victory over the University of New England on Wednesday afternoon. With the win, the Gulls remain unbeaten in TCCC play with a 5-0 mark while improving to 8-2 with their sixth straight triumph. (Ecgulls.com)
Men's lax vs. UNE postponed Apr 8, 2009
- The 17th-ranked Endicott men's lacrosse team will have to wait another day to return to the field as the Gulls' match-up against the University of New England has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions in Biddeford, Maine. The make-up date is set for Thursday, April 16th. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls weather storm, sweep Nor'Easters Apr 6, 2009
for a TCCC double-header against Anna Maria at 3:30 p.m. UNE returns back to Biddeford, Maine for a double-header with Eastern Nazarene at 3:30 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)
Kittery police investigate report of prostitution ring, one arrested Apr 6, 2009
KITTERY, Maine Police arrested a Biddeford woman on prostitution charges Thursday afternoon, in what police said is likely a prostitution ring operating in the area through postings on Craigslist. Lisa L. Chambers, 30, of 53 Pool St., was charged with engaging in prostitution after an undercover police officer propositioned her at a hotel in Kittery where they had arranged to meet. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Endicott hangs on against Golden Bears Apr 5, 2009
Endicott wraps up its three game road trip when it travels to Biddeford, Maine on Wednesday for a TCCC matchup against the University of New England at 4:00 p.m. Western New England continues its six-game homestand when it hosts New England College on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.. Release courtesy of Western New England College Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Suspect nabbed minutes after Maine robbery Mar 17, 2009
BIDDEFORD, Maine A 48-year-old Biddeford woman who was on federal probation for armed robbery is back behind bars following her arrest on a charge of holding up a store in Biddeford. Police say a woman entered Paul's Variety on Alfred Street around noon Monday and threatened to blow the clerk's head off if she didn't hand over money. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Election 2008 Mar 12, 2009
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Obituary: Sandra Sime Feb 24, 2009
She was born in Biddeford, Maine, on May 10, 1947, the daughter of Evelyn Wolfe Zaitlin and the late Harry Zaitlin, who died in 2004. Mrs. Sime graduated from Saco s Thornton Academy in 1965, where she was the head band majorette, and from Fisher College in Boston. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
Meet at the Biddeford Park & Ride (Exit 32) at 7 a.m. for carpooling to Rochester. A search for winter gulls. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Local governments allowing chickens in backyards Feb 17, 2009
Biddeford and Westbrook also allow the raising of chickens for personal use. Clint Farnham, manager of Paris Farmers Union in Portland, says the economic slump and the desire for locally grown food has led to a revival in raising chickens. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
