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February 20, 2020

Maine Catholic youth raise over $15,000 during “Souper” Bowl of Caring

PORTLAND — Young Catholics from around Maine raised over $15,000 and collected thousands of food items during a wildly successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The event, held on February 1-2, saw the young people gathering donations at several Maine parishes with 100% of the proceeds going to local charities that help tackle hunger in the […]
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February 20, 2020

Germain A. Garant

AUBURN — On Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, Germain (“Jim”) A. Garant, faithful husband and beloved father, passed away at Clover Nursing Home from complications of metastatic cancer. He was 86 years old. Born on Jan. 14, 1934, in Lewiston, Maine, Germain attended St. Mary’s School through eighth grade; worked in area textile and shoe factories […]
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February 20, 2020

We’re counting on you for the Census

Each month, my dogs’ dental chews cost $104. Flea and heartworm medications are about $15 each, times six (2 x 3 dogs so $90 monthly). Food is roughly $100. Treats and toys cost extra. A warm coat for my thin-coated Southern boy was about $30 and his belly bands (doggie pull-ups) were $23. I have […]
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February 20, 2020

Old Orchard Beach High School announces 2019-2020 second quarter honor roll

Grade 12: Highest Honors: Caitlin Perrigo; High Honors: Vernon Wells; and Honors: Adam Conroy, Zackery Dubois, Sophia Loranger, Timothy McGonagle, Jacob Methot, Irma Valencia and Ethan Weber. Grade 11: Highest Honors: Papassorn Aikins, Ryan Crockett, Kaitlin Halle, Ryan Johnson; High Honors: Julia Clark, Leah Green, Skyler Lane, Duffy Rose, Nicholas Roy; and Honors: Andrew Charron, […]
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February 20, 2020

Marie Joseph Spiritual Center hosts retreats

The Marie Joseph Spiritual Center offers the following retreat:one day retreat, Wednesday, March 18, As I Have Done So You Also Must Do with Ann Boyle, RSR; weekend retreats, Feb. 21-23, How to Make Decisions, An Ignatian Directed Prayer Weekend with Nancy Sheridan, SASV and Paul Sullivan, SJ, Aline Plante, p.m., Claire Gagnon, p.m. and […]
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February 20, 2020

OOB Alumni and OOB 365 to hold Scholarship Fundraiser Dance

It’s Leap Year and we have an extra day to celebrate in 2020! The Old Orchard Alumni Association is teaming up with OOB365 for a Leap Year Party and Dance at Duffy’s Tavern and Grill in Old Orchard on Saturday night, Feb. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be music from all decades […]
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February 20, 2020

Sophia Loranger receives OOBHS MPA Principal’s Award

Sophia Loranger, a senior at Old Orchard Beach High School, has been selected to receive the 2020 MPA Principal’s Award, Principal John Suttie said. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Old Orchard Beach High, Sophia has […]
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February 20, 2020

Internet safety program to be offered in Biddeford

Seeds of Hope is sponsoring a free series in digital literacy conducted by the National Digital Equity Center and in partnership with the city of Biddeford. The first session on Internet Safety will take place Thursday, March 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, 35 South St., Biddeford, ME 04004. […]
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February 20, 2020

Lettters to the editor 2/20

Bloomberg doesn’t represent me To the editor, Mayor Mike Bloomberg and his 69 billion dollars is trying to buy my vote. As a Republican his policies did not represent my views. Stop and Frisk for which he has apologized will never wipe out the fear it brought to many young and older African Americans, when […]
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February 20, 2020

Business 2/20

SBA offers free program in Saco SACO — The Small Business Administration is a federal government agency that provides free services, assistance and information to help entrepreneurs and business owners succeed. On Thursday, Feb. 20 Brad Currie, the local Senior Area Manager of the SBA, will lead a session that will specifically cover what the […]

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