By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer Who doesn’t like a good story? Joshua Bodwell, 35, the executive director of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, certainly does. Since 1998 Bodwell has…
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As our ‘paper’ expands and our presence grows, come back often to read about the sports teams in our community. Our commitment is to you, our readers and the athletes…
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The Thornton Academy boys hockey team closed out their season with a dominating win 5-1 against St. Dominic high school to capture their second state title in just two years.The…
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By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer Sometimes all it takes is a fresh set of eyes to see a town or situation in a completely different light. When the Old Orchard…
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By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer Some people recognize the extended day, the warmth of the sun this time of year or even the birds returning to their homes as a…
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By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer Fifteen minutes is not a lot of time. But in that short span, Cynthia Chadwick-Granger tries leave an impression with her clients that will stay…
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By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer It was a different era, to be sure. Biddeford during the 1950s was a small coastal community that revolved around the workplaces of its citizens…
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By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer By nature, 17-year-old boys are impatient and, in June 1940, after finishing his junior year at Biddeford High School, Ben Woodbury wanted to do more…
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By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer When Ken Janson took the stage last Friday night at Bebe’s Burritos in Biddeford, his voice sounded a little strained and his body seemed to…
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By David Arenstam, Contributing Writer For 68-year-old Dick Parker, Mary’s Walk and the Kerrymen Pub 5K Road Race have taken on a new meaning this year. “Mr. Parker,” as he…
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