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)
MDI girls help form top volleyball team Mar 20, 2008
Some of these great athletes go to schools that dont even have a volleyball program, while others go to high schools like Greely, Biddeford, and MDI all schools with storied volleyball programs. . (Courier Publications, ME)
James Clair Jr., 57; helped build auto dealerships Mar 9, 2008
After selling most of the family's dealerships, Mr. Clair and his brother Michael of Biddeford, Maine, established a timber farm in Wellington, about an hour south of Moosehead Lake, where Mr. Clair had built a log cabin. Mr. Clair liked to ride snowmobiles, too. (Boston Globe)
Northeastern unravels late Feb 17, 2008
UNew England 90, Colby-Sawyer 78 - Johnnie Jefferson racked up 33 points to power the Nor'easters (14-9, 8-3 Commonwealth Coast) past the Chargers (12-9, 7-4) in Biddeford, Maine. Endicott 72, Salve Regina 65 - Todd Burton's 17 points led the Gulls (10-13, 6-5 Commonwealth Coast) in Beverly. (Boston Globe)
UNE outlasts Endicott in second half Feb 13, 2008
BIDDEFORD, Maine - Consecutive dunks by Jaykyri Simpson (East Cleburne, Texas) and Johnnie Jefferson (Dallas, Texas) capped off a 14-2 second-half run by the University of New England, as the Nor'easters cruised for a 74-62 win over Endicott College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference game Tuesday evening. The win was the first for the Nor'easters over Endicott since Feb. 16, 2002 - a span of 10 games. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls stunned by Nor'easters, 64-56 Feb 13, 2008
BIDDEFORD, Maine - University of New England guard Alli Gamache (Dudley, Mass. scored a career-high 21 points, and the Nor'easters led from start-to-finish for a 64-56 win over Endicott College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference game Tuesday evening at the Campus Center in Biddeford, Maine ... 16) when Colby-Sawyer College comes to Biddeford for a 1:00 p.m. contest. (Ecgulls.com)
TCCC names Duchesne Player of the Week Feb 12, 2008
UNE and EC are scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. tilt on Tuesday in Biddeford, Maine. (Ecgulls.com)
Maine Med, Tufts join in physician-training program Feb 6, 2008
Maine's only other physician-training program is the University of New England's school of osteopathic medicine in Biddeford. . (Concord Monitor)
A Not So Super Trooper Feb 6, 2008
(02-04) 19:00 PST Biddeford, Maine (AP) ... Paul Rumery, 32, of Biddeford, told Amtrak personnel he was a state police sergeant and needed a ride from Saco to Boston for official business, authorities said ... He's scheduled to appear in Biddeford District Court on March 5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Rite Aid plan viewed Jan 25, 2008
The store would be similar to Rite Aids in Biddeford and Gray, Maine, and North Hampton, N.H., he said. Poi said two of the existing entrances one on Main Street and one on Starrett Drive would be closed to improve traffic management. (Courier Publications, ME)
School's out, but these kids are in Jan 24, 2008
BIDDEFORD - The Master's House, a private, Christian school serving kindergarten through eighth grade will hold an open house for prospective families on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Here's what they have to say about the school and the open house ... The Master's House is located at 551 Alfred Road in Biddeford, just off of exit 32 of the Maine Turnpike. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New England in brief Jan 21, 2008
BIDDEFORD, Maine Body pulled from SUV in river The body of a Biddeford woman was recovered from a sport utility vehicle that plunged into the Saco River early Sunday, and divers were searching for the driver and any other possible passengers. The vehicle was headed east on Pine Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. when it crossed US 1, struck a bridge guardrail, and plummeted into 10 feet of water, landing upside down. (Boston Globe)
Northeastern works overtime to take down Delaware Jan 20, 2008
New England 79, Salve Regina 63 - Jaykyri Simpson scored 26 points - including 17 in the second half - and added nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Nor'easters (8-7, 2-1 Commonwealth Coast) over the Seahawks (4-10, 1-2) at Biddeford, Maine. R.I. College 87, Eastern Conn. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rockland crime drops but rate remains near tops in state Jan 19, 2008
What will be the result of the Patriots vs. Chargers AFC Championship game. Patriots by less than a touchdown. (Courier Publications, ME)
Company wants to make fuel from trash Dec 22, 2007
BIDDEFORD, Maine The owner of the Maine Energy Recovery Co. incinerator in Biddeford is looking into developing a plant to produce motor fuel from municipal trash. The plant would produce distillate diesel fuel to power cars and other vehicles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The York Weekly Dec 21, 2007
BIDDEFORD The York High School boys hockey team improved to 10-0 on Saturday with a 10-0 win over Candem Hills. - 12/19/2007. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Brunswick daily to be sold Dec 20, 2007
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Times Record, a newspaper with a daily circulation of 11,500, is being sold to Sample News Group, publisher of the Journal Tribune in Biddeford, six weeklies in southern Maine and a string of daily newspapers in Pennsylvania. The sale is expected to close in late February. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Seacoast Roundup: Traip moves to 4-0 Dec 20, 2007
BIDDEFORD, Maine Mike Clancy scored a pair of goals for the Hawks, who improved to 3-1 with the win. Will Haffner and Nick Pouliot also scored for Marshwood, while Mark Haley made 24 saves. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Settlement Reached with Maine's Office of the Public Advocate and Advocacy Staff of the Public Utilities Commission Dec 14, 2007
This settlement includes several parties in addition to FairPoint, including Verizon New England Inc., the Advocacy Staff of the Maine PUC, the Office of the Public Advocate in Maine, Cornerstone Communications, LLC, Biddeford Internet Corp d/b/a Great Works Internet, and Oxford Networks. Several key conditions that were agreed to include the following: -- High-Speed Internet Addressability: FairPoint commits to expand its broadband initiative currently on record in Maine with a five-year, $40... (PR Newswire)
Gossip: John Herman's at it again Dec 6, 2007
"We have a brand-new CD and rolled it out that night." Earlier this week they played the mayoral inauguration in Biddeford, Maine. "You never know what gigs we're going to play," he adds laughing. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
WEDDING: Thorell Burgert Nov 30, 2007
The matrons of honor were Laureen Sirois of Biddeford, Maine, and Kassondra Macy of North Port, Fla ... and received her master s degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Police on lookout for oil truck thief Nov 28, 2007
BIDDEFORD, Maine Police in Biddeford are on the lookout for the culprit who stole a heating oil truck and removed more than 500 gallons of the pricey fuel. Deputy Police Chief JoAnne Fisk said the truck was filled with 2,800 gallons of oil when it was reported stolen Monday morning from a Dead River Co. parking lot. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Brother Roger Monfrette Nov 24, 2007
ALFRED- Brother Roger Monfette, FIC (Dominique-Roger) died on November 21, 2007 at the St. Andre Nursing Home, Biddeford, Maine at the age of 74 with 56 of these years as a Brother of Christian Instruction ... He spent most of his religious life teaching in the Brother's schools in Waterville, Biddeford and Alfred, ME; Detroit, MI ; Fall River, MA ; Louisville, OH ; Plattsburgh, NY ; Tokyo, Japan and Dolbeau, PQ, Canada. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Mailbag: Was Beckett robbed of Cy Young? Nov 20, 2007
-- Pat M., Biddeford, Maine. The problem is that Crisp is an everyday player, and coming off the bench would be an extremely difficult decision for him considering his age. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Don't blame PCI DSS for TJX troubles, IT pros say Nov 6, 2007
"Looking at the 12 requirements of PCI DSS , I have to wonder how could you make them any more lax than they are," said Keith Gosselin, IT officer for Biddeford Savings Bank in Maine ... "Looking at the 12 requirements of PCI DSS , I have to wonder how could you make them any more lax than they are," said Keith Gosselin, IT officer for Biddeford Savings Bank in Maine. (Search Security, MA)
Marshwood football advances to regional final Nov 4, 2007
"Thornton failed to pick up a first down on its final possession, and Marshwood needed two plays to run out the clock.The victory improved Marshwood's record to 8-2. The sixth-seeded Hawks will face either top-seeded Bonny Eagle (9-0) or fifth-seeded Deering (7-2) in Saturday's Western Maine Class A championship game. Bonny Eagle and Deering will play Monday at 5 p.m.Deering beat Marshwood 37-6 during the regular season. The Hawks haven't played Bonny Eagle this season.Thornton Academy, which... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
ME state police: Text message preceded shootout over drug money Oct 30, 2007
Andy Luong, 22, of Biddeford, used the AK-47 to fire off 15 shots including one that hit the other man in the back of the head as he attempted to flee Saturday night, said Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety ... About 150 Biddeford High School students were attending a separate function ... Biddeford High's Project Sunrise was holding a Halloween-themed fundraising dance in the downstairs portion of the facility, while a family had rented out an upstairs... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Marshwood tops Massabesic in football playoffs Oct 28, 2007
The Golden Trojans beat No. 7 Biddeford, 28-6, to advance. Marshwood handed Thornton its only loss of the season, 21-7, in South Berwick a month ago. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Boston-area expatriates declare allegiance to Red Sox Nation in Denver Oct 28, 2007
They have come to Denver from the suburbs of Boston and the far reaches of the continent: from New Orleans and Seattle; Calgary, Canada; and Biddeford, Maine. They have come with their Texas accents and their entire families, with tickets and without. (Boston Globe)
ENGAGEMENT: Pope Wohl Oct 26, 2007
Rena Forman Wohl of Wickford, Rhode Island and Dr. Laurence S. Wohl of Sharon announce the engagement of their son, Dana Forman Wohl, to Amanda Ashleigh Pope, daughter of Peter and Rhonda Pope of Biddeford, Maine. Dana is a graduate of Hingham High School and the University of Vermont. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Marshwood confident as playoffs arrive Oct 26, 2007
"Sixth-seeded Marshwood is 6-2, and third-seeded Massabesic is 7-1. Saturday's winner will face either second-seeded Thornton Academy (7-1) or seventh-seeded Biddeford (4-4) in the Western Maine Class A semifinals. Marshwood beat both of those teams during the regular season.Marshwood's toughest task may be stopping Massabesic's no-huddle, spread offense. The Mustangs scored at least 27 points in six of their eight games.Quarterback Jeff Elliott and fullback Joey Eon are Massabesic's top... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sports Insider Oct 21, 2007
In order to post on any of our blogs you must first with a log-in and valid email address and we encourage you to create a profile (). Exeter holds off upset-minded Goffstown. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
York County Coast Star Oct 21, 2007
BIDDEFORD In a battle for Class A playoff positioning Saturday, Marshwood outlasted Biddeford at Waterhouse Field, 35-25, dropping the Tigers to 4-3 ... Playoff fever hit all the area field hockey teams this fall, with Wells High School earning a lofty No. 4 ranking in Western Maine Class B. Elsewhere, Kennebunk, Thornton Academy and Biddeford all earned postseason berths in the Class A ranks. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
High school teams have playoff aspirations Oct 5, 2007
Marshwood's remaining schedule is favorable Scarborough (2-3), Biddeford (3-2) and Noble (0-5) but a lot of pieces would have to fall into place for the Hawks to land a home playoff game. Portsmouth (3-2): The Clippers would be in excellent shape had they not lost at Pembroke. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gulls Fall to Golden Bears Sep 27, 2007
Endicott returns to action on Saturday afternoon as they travel to Biddeford, Maine to face-off with the University of New England at 5:00 PM.. Story Courtesy of Western New England Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Seacoast Roundup: Traip girls earn first win Sep 20, 2007
Josh Hartley also scored for Marshwood, which led 1-0 at halftime and doubled its lead before Biddeford scored. The loss dropped Biddeford's record to 1-3-1. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
DISCUSS: Milk prices Sep 12, 2007
Comparison is made between Biddeford Wal-Mart and Portsmouth Wal-Mart ... Comparison is made between Biddeford Wal-Mart and Portsmouth Wal-Mart ... Comparison is made between Biddeford Wal-Mart and Portsmouth Wal-Mart. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Conn Runs Away with UNE Invitational Title Sep 9, 2007
Biddeford, ME - Freshmen (Batavia, NY/Elba) ran away with the University of New England Invitational title picking up her first collegiate career win and pacing the Gulls to a second place finish as a team. Conn won the race in convincing fashion as she covered the 5,000 meter course in 20:35, 35-seconds faster than second place finisher Megan McClelland of Bates College. (Ecgulls.com)
Creditors' petition seeks liquidation of Oxford Homes Sep 1, 2007
Other petitioners are North Pacific of Concord, N.H.; and the Maine companies of Waterville Window Co. in Waterville; Wood Structure Inc. in Biddeford and Record Lumber in Oxford. Bean's Homes of northern Vermont is among other companies that are expected to add their names to the list of petitioning creditors. (Concord Monitor)
Maine's biggest hospital looking to partner on medical school Aug 28, 2007
The University of New England in Biddeford trains students in osteopathic medicine. Traditionally, osteopaths tend to put greater emphasis on preventative care and a holistic approach to patient care. (Concord Monitor)
Bush 41 Houseguest Dies at Maine Compound Aug 22, 2007
Paramedics transported the husband of the former president's cousin to the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, Maine, Fox News sources confirmed. The patient had been a guest of the 41st president and his wife, , when he suddenly became ill. (Fox News)
Guest of Ex-President Has Fatal Attack Aug 22, 2007
John C. Jansing, the husband of Bush's cousin Shelley Bush Jansing, was taken by paramedics late Tuesday to the emergency room at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Kennebunk: Shelly Wiggelsworth Jul 13, 2007
The bus will depart from Biddeford at 7:30 a.m., rain or shine and return in the late afternoon. An afternoon at the river's edge at The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport on Friday, Aug. 17. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Flare brings Mainer's rescue Jul 8, 2007
Paramedics transported him to a hospital in Biddeford , but it did not appear that he had any major injuries, officials said. His mother said his temperature dropped to 86 degrees and he was treated for hypothermia. (Boston Globe)
Kennebunk Book Port: Store offers tomes to tan by Jul 5, 2007
Best tip: "The Quebec Trilogy," by a Biddeford author. Why folks should stop in this week: The Book Port's a great spot to grab a book before heading to the beach. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
July 4th Barbecue Special Features Lobsters & Steaks Jun 29, 2007
Biddeford, ME (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 -- Summertime gifting just got "steamier" with a tasty gift idea perfect for a memorable backyard barbecue from Lobster Gram - the "Stars and Stripes Spectacular" with. Red, white and blue are all represented in this limited-time special dinner package, featuring sweet with tender Filet Mignon steaks, 20 oz. New England Clam Chowder and Blueberry Pies. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
York area business briefs Jun 27, 2007
Kennebunk Savings Bank has 13 banking offices from Biddeford to Kittery, including two financial centers, one in Kennebunk and one in York, and more than $675 million in assets. Insurance options for small business. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Business briefs Jun 21, 2007
Of York County credit unions in the top 25, PeoplesChoice CU, with offices in Biddeford, Wells and Sanford, was eighth in total funds raised and tied for 16 in per member contributions, York County FCU, with offices in Sanford, Saco York, and North Berwick, placed 11th in total funds raised and tied for 19th in per member contributions, and Saco Valley CU, with offices in Saco and Waterboro, was 17th in total funds raised and 14th in per member contributions. The collective fund-raising success... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Legion baseball landscape has new look Jun 15, 2007
Staples/Crossing will compete in a half of Zone 4 that features teams will the following base high schools: Wells, Massabesic, Kennebunk, Noble, Biddeford, Sanford and Thornton Academy. "We should be a strong team," Gillis said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Potatoes could be used for bioplastics Jun 7, 2007
Other companies that have expressed interest in using potato-based plastics include Toms of Maine, Correct Building Products and Sagoma Technologies, a Biddeford firm that makes compact disc cases from corn-based plastics. Because biobased plastics are made from starch, they are toxic-free, recyclable and often biodegradable in industrial composting facilities. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Bayne Jones holds ceremony as Giacoppe takes over for Statz Jun 5, 2007
He was awarded a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine in 1987 and completed a Family Practice internship at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Saddle Brook, New Jersey in 1988. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), Humanitarian Service Medal, the Expert Field Medical Badge and the Senior Flight Surgeon Badge. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Two teenagers killed in accident in Lyman Jun 3, 2007
A 17-year-old Biddeford boy, whose name was not released, was being treated at Maine Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries. The Volvo in which the teenagers were riding overturned on Hill Road at about 3 a.m. and came to rest on its roof in a ditch, according to Trooper Kristopher Kennedy. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Christo Anton, bowler, director of Maine lottery May 25, 2007
A Biddeford native, Mr. Anton was the state's top candlepin bowler for three years, winning a place in Maine Sports Hall of Fame in 1995 ... Active in education, he served for eight years on the Biddeford School Board and five on the State Board of Education, including two as chairman. (Boston Globe)
Charlie Ek recognized for outdoor education May 23, 2007
Ek has led programs in all of the York schools, and the list of other participating school districts includes the Berwicks, Kittery, Eliot, Biddeford, and Portsmouth, Rochester, and Milton, N.H.. "We're at capacity but we want to continue to expand it," Ek said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
More of this story May 23, 2007
The Maine store, Twin City Gold in Biddeford, says on eBay that the chain comes with a notarized letter of authenticity by Nancy Bechard, Dee s girlfriend at the time of his death, as well as a photograph of him wearing the chain. Jim Dee said he called the store and asked them to halt the sale, which they did. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
New England seal stranding network May 21, 2007
In Maine, the University of New England in Biddeford now operates the state's only seal rehabilitation program. Allied Whale, which is operated by the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, handles Down East rescues but doesn't rehabilitate seals. (Concord Monitor)
Prosecutors drop charge against convicted sex offender May 18, 2007
Tellier caused a stir last summer when he moved from Biddeford to an apartment near a school in Waterboro. At issue was whether Tellier or local authorities were responsible for notifying state officials of his whereabouts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Coast Guard, Marine Patrol search for kayaker May 10, 2007
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) -- Searchers found the body of a missing kayaker Wednesday after his boat was capsized by a rogue wave the night before, officials said. The body of Timothy Gutmann, 40, of Durham, N.H., was found at 2 p.m. in the waters off Biddeford, the Coast Guard said ... Gutmann and Brandon Andrusic, 40, of Biddeford were in single kayaks about a mile from shore when they were hit by a large swell around 7 p.m. Tuesday. (Concord Monitor)
Durham man dies in kayak accident May 10, 2007
The body of a Durham man with ties to the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was found Wednesday following a kayak accident off the coast of Biddeford, Maine. Timothy Gutmann, 40, of 9 Ffrost Drive, was pronounced dead Wednesday after he and a friend, Brandon Andrusic, 40, of Biddeford, reportedly were in single kayaks a mile from shore when they were hit by a rogue wave Tuesday evening ... Gutmann was an assistant professor of... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
PHS baseball team falls to Pelham May 9, 2007
The loss dropped Biddeford's record to 4-4. softball. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Boeing receives NASA contract to develop spacecraft shield May 6, 2007
In September 2006, Boeing was awarded a contract to develop the primary heat shield material, Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator, manufactured by its subcontractor, Fiber Materials, Inc., in Biddeford, Maine. The alternate materials will be developed fully only if the primary material does not perform to Orion Project specifications, officials said. (People's Daily Online, China)
Youth Sports Apr 11, 2007
The Biddeford girls U-14 Lady Breakers won the Bay State Championship with a 2-1 victory over the New Hampshire Monarchs at the Dover Arena, Dover, N.. Local Sport Links. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Boys Lacrosse Capsules Apr 11, 2007
"... Dillon looks to lead a potential plethora of goal scorers. The senior scored 25 goals last season and added seven assists. Borgio and Powers also figure to be among the Wildcat scoring leaders as well. ... Clark will probably start the year as the starting goalkeeper. His backup, Willette, will play defense when he's not in net. "It gives us great flexibility in our defense," Crystal said. ... York begins the season by hosting Class A Biddeford on April 12. ...; "We have a lot of seniors... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A new credit union makes home in York Apr 3, 2007
Loisel says a York branch has been opened to better serve existing members from southern York County who were using the main office in Biddeford or branches in Kennebunk, Old Orchard Beach or Sanford and for new business. A sixth branch in Westbrook is expected to open next year. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
