Weather Outlook With Showers Across Regions
Showers tonight and Saturday across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with highs mainly in the 60s and 70s Tonight west winds become westerly Sunday remains partly cloudy with chances of showers Eastport to Merrimack River and Merrimack River to Block Island note winds 10 to 25 knots seas two to four feet Visibility limited by fog drizzle and haze across southern areas
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Martha Night Held by OES Chapter
Martha Night was observed at Madonna Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, in West Kennebunk. Linda A. Herrick led the meeting with Edward Whicher assisting and special guests from multiple jurisdictions attending. A memorial service was held for a deceased member as invitations and a fashion show report were shared. The next meeting is set for June 1 to celebrate the chapter birthday.
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Martha
Madonna Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
West Kennebunk
Linda A. Herrick
Edward Whicher
Margaret Johnson
Helen Parks
Portland
Ruth Mabel Barbour
Westbrook
Martha Elaine LaPierre
Wells
Beryl Bilderback
Kennebunkport
Nancy Lowell
Ohio
Laura Hobbs
West Virginia
Jeannie Hamlin
SAD
Beach firemen unit holds fifth spring banquet
Old Orchard Beach FIREMEN S AUXILIARY met at the Cascades Inn Saco for its fifth spring banquet. Parliamentarian Sarah Smith led prayers and President Carmen Granger led the meeting. By-law revisions were reported along with plans for two fair workshops May 17 and 21 at Cheryl Parker’s Ross Road home. Awards were given to Linda Geau mont Clarice Blaney and Claudette Merrill. A Village Bell Ringers show from Goodwins Mills entertained.
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Old Orchard Beach
Cascades Inn
Saco
Sarah Smith
Carmen Granger
Cheryl Parker
Ross Road
Linda Geaumont
Clarice Blaney
Claudette Merrill
Helen Allen
Gladys Davis
Diane Dubois
Marilyn Miller
Helen Day
Linda Granger
Phyllis Sergeant
Irene Tarbox
Peg Townsend
Julie Vigne
Dorothy Haskell
Joan Erickson
Francina Felker
Barbara Kent
Council opinion on charter lets city appoint attorney
Cassette states personal view that the charter should allow the council to appoint a city attorney. He opposes city administrator delays for legal opinions and wants direct exchange with the city solicitor. He cautions it is too early for referendum and urges moving the issue along as the ordinance committee reconvenes.
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Cassette
Hannaford Eyes Sampson’s Store Move and Martin’s Opening
Hannaford Brothers weighs options for the Sampson’s store while planning a new Martin’s Food Market at the former A&P site in King’s Plaza. A spokesman was not available to confirm details. Martin’s is expected to open this summer.
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Sampson’s
Martin's
A&p
King’s Plaza
Hannford Brothers
Martin’s
Rich’s Department Store
Grant’s
Five Points
Biddeford
Howard Rich
Thrift Shops in Biddeford See Popular Demand and Community Benefit
Store managers and shoppers describe Biddeford thrift shops as economical and wise buys. Proceeds support Abilities Goodwill and community services, with leaders noting low-income assistance and the appeal of older, well crafted items. Local owners cite quality goods, local charm, and enduring thrift habits from the Great Depression era.
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Biddeford
John Valliere
Geraldine
Horace Brewer
Grandma’s
Elm Street
Valliere
Robert Melanson
Old Mill Antiques
Main Street
Elanson
Melanson
Kennebunkport School Funding Crisis Sparks Community Debate
A Thursday town session drew 100 residents as officials weighed options for junior high housing and possible additions. Proposals included shifting grades, leasing space, or building new classrooms to address overcrowding and a planned $5.2 million construction program delayed by lawsuit actions.
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Dan Beard
Jacqueline Kellett
Earl Adams
Beard
Kennebunk
Hugh
Kennebunkport
Kellett
Frances Harrison
Cousens School
Adams
Park Street School
Cohen
SAD 71
Irvin Dorfman
St. Monica’s Church
Saco parks plant patriotic tulips and blue flowers rebel
The Saco parks department planted red white and blue tulips around the city for the bicentennial but blue tulips persisted to bloom later. A park official noted the blue violet tulips are finally showing up. The piece weaves in local notes about letters to the editor, a mayor, police birthdays, budget tensions, and community events across Biddeford Saco and Kennebunkport with multiple local names and places.
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Parks Department
Poe
Eastman Park
Ain and
Elm Streets
Sam Zaitlin
Sam
Biddeford
Babe Dutremble
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