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New school custodial plan, training in place (July 3, 2008)

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Biddeford grads: ‘Dream big’ (June 19, 2008)

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Fundraisers, unspent funds to aid playgrounds (June 19, 2008)

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TA and OOB grads ready to ‘enjoy the ride’ (June 12, 2008)

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Proposed BHS renovations could cost $38.5M (June 12, 2008)

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Young School students learn about the ‘green’ life at Prime (June 12, 2008)

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TA plans boarding school to attract international students (June 12, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Beloved educator Peter Scontras hangs up his hat after 33 years of teaching (June 12, 2008)

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Saco and OOB voters asked to approve school budgets (June 5, 2008)

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Former first lady Barbara Bush announces literacy grants (June 5, 2008)

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Student in need of host family (May 29, 2008)

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Biddeford residents vote for school budget (May 29, 2008)

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Letter: Heaven has one of its angels back 9May 29, 2008)

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Biddeford mil rate to increase by 40 cents (May 22, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Barbara Fortier (May 22, 2008)

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Letter: Kids sent to do an adult’s job (May 22, 2008)

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Letter: Time for truth about the trees (May 22, 2008)

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Budget cuts could cost city teaching positions (May 15, 2008)

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Twin cities’ Catholic parishes merge (May 15, 2008)

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Letter: Budget cuts are too severe (May 15, 2008)

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Scores protest school budget cuts (May 8, 2008)

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BMS students embrace Space Day (May 8, 2008)

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OOB alt ed students learn skills to run successful business (May 8, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Katie Quinn Gartland (May 8, 2008)

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Letter: Thanks for addressing teen drinking (Printed April 17, 2008)

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Teens ‘kick butts’ (Printed April 10, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Brittany Dube (Printed April 10, 2008)

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BHS and TA boast nominees (Printed April 3, 2008)

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Teen substance abuse down, Rowe says (Printed April 3, 2008)

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OOB budgets aim to prioritize during ‘difficult times’ (Printed April 3, 2008)

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Biddeford School Committee approves all day kindergarten (Printed April 3, 2008)

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Saco residents could see tax increase if budgets are approved (Printed April 3, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Justin Chenette (Printed April 3, 2008)

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Long to OOB School Board: ‘Cut positions’ (Printed March 20, 2008)

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Rising heating costs affect Saco city and school budgets (Printed March 20, 2008)

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Owl pellets and animal bones await BMS students (Printed March 20, 2008)

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High school students undeterred by bomb threats (Printed March 20, 2008)

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OOB police challenge students to name new mascot (Printed March 20, 2008)

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Tapping talent with Tapestree Table (Printed March 13, 2008)

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RPC working on ‘fair share’ proposal in time for state’s deadline (Printed March 13, 2008)

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Old Orchard Beach students keep Dr. Seuss alive (Printed March 6, 2008)

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Biddeford School Committee outlines upcoming budget (Printed March 6, 2008)

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Letter: Thanks, from St. James (Printed March 6, 2008)

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BHS Symphonic Band prepares to head to New York City (Printed Feb. 28, 2008)

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Twomey could have ‘reacted better’ at meeting (Printed Feb. 21, 2008)

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Biddeford bids farewell to their Korean guests during special ceremony (Printed Feb. 21, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Carrie Binette (Printed Feb. 21, 2008)

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Students follow Saco’s ‘green’ footsteps (Printed Feb. 14, 2008)

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Martial arts classes teach safety (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

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Job shadow program offers glimpse into life of town officials (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

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Running the show: Teens add television to their studies (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Madeline Belanger (Printed Feb. 7, 2008)

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Biddeford High School takes advantage of leadership program (Printed Jan. 31, 2008)

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Saco student advances in National Geographic Geography Bee (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

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STAR Day teaches Loranger students social responsibility (Jan. 24, 2008)

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Learning is a life long process at York County Senior College (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

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Popularity of Lacrosse grows (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

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Free throw contest readies local hotshots for international competition (Printed Jan. 24, 2008)

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Project AWARE puts spotlight on bullying (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

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Saco teen seeks donations for year abroad in Japan (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

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Biddeford wants host families for exchange program checked out (Printed Jan. 17, 2008)

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BHS discusses renovation plans during public forum (Printed Jan. 10, 2008)

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Biddeford High School takes steps to project positive image (Printed Jan. 3, 2008)

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Weekly Interview: Tory Rogers and Robbie Lipsman (Printed Jan. 3, 2008)

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Teens work to curb alcohol abuse (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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Biddeford Middle School to host foreign exchange students (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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DOE offers some relief for schools forced to consolidate (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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It’s a wrap! Students wrap gifts for a good cause (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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Weekly Interview: Navann Meas, Youna Jin and Miranda Daigle (Printed Dec. 20, 2007)

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Holocaust survivor shares experiences with BHS students (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

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Superintendent Poli’s contract renewed until 2011 (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

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Joseph Valliere is singing his way to success (Printed Dec. 13, 2007)

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RSU 56 consolidation plan only 25 percent complete (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

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Saco swears in new mayor, city council and school board (printed Dec. 6, 2007)

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TA students take advantage of technology using iPods and laptops (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

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Biddeford to lose $600,000 in state funds under reorganization law (Printed Dec. 6, 2007)

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Saco mulls future of recreation fields amid consolidation talks (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

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Challenge Day teaches Biddeford students tolerance (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

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Navy League Cadets prepare for service in armed forces (Printed Nov. 29, 2007)

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Loranger Middle School students practice tolerance (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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BHS students get a lesson from the Maine chief justice (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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Biddeford teachers mull transitions between schools (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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Letter: Adult ed gave me second chance (Printed Nov. 22, 2007)

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Newly elected Biddeford politicians vow to work together (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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Blazing trails at Jameson Elementary in Old Orchard Beach (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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Weekly Interview: Mike Carestia (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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Editorial: Adopting a soldier can be rewarding for both of you (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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Letter: We’re pleased to serve Biddeford (Printed Nov. 15, 2007)

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Amid transportation cuts, Biddeford school buses near capacity (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

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Loranger students just say ‘NO’ to drugs (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

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SMMTE is a musical team with a mission (Printed Nov. 8, 2007)

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Saco, Dayton and OOB muddle through consolidation talks (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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Youth question Biddeford candidates in public forum (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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BMS students on the cutting edge of technology with e-books (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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TA students get up close and personal with the Surpreme Court (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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Editorial: Today's youth is internet savvy (Printed Nov. 1, 2007)

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Laura Seaver, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee

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Anthony Michaud, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Cynthia McSorley, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Deirdre Catlett, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Daniel Boucher, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Heather Mills, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Nathan Mills, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Peggy Bean, Candidate for Biddeford School Committee (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Project AWARE prepares to release second DVD (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Thornton Academy emerges victorious in Battle of the Bridge (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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OOB School Board and Town Council discuss future of schools (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Brandi Neal's In the Know "...but words will never hurt me" Printed Oct. 25, 2007

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Stephanie Grinnell's Notebook: "Values begin at home (Printed Oct. 25, 2007)

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Girl Scouts monitor local water supply (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

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It’s back to the drawing board for the JFK playground (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

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Gull Care nurtures young minds after the last bell rings (Printed Oct. 18, 2007)

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Travis Roy urges TA Middle School students to persevere (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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BHS remains on warning status following accreditation report (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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Loranger Middle School students learn about sustainability (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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Arundel girl does her civic duty in Washington, D.C. (Printed Oct. 11, 2007)

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School committee tables COPS grant for cameras on school buses (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

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Adult education allows students to become life-long learners (Printed Oct. 4, 2007)

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Arianna vies for Miss Jr. Teen Portland

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Abbey Scully: Hoping to add a bit of thunder to the Trojan’s offense

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Thornton Academy students get inspired with ‘This I Believe’

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Biddeford students travel the world

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Young artists recognized for talents

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Biddeford families gather for fun during ‘Family fun night’

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From dreams to reality: BMS students battle for top honor

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Saco could see tax increase if proposed budgets are approved

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OOB council and school board to workshop budgets tonight

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Sweetser students sweeten the pot at the ‘Sugar Shack’

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Thornton Academy softball prepares for 2007 season

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Rec. Dept. Seagulls pull off winning season despite small size

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Binette announces resignation from BHS

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Saco eyes budget increase

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Raising funds for playground fun

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OOB council and school dept. reach compromise

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Kids create pinwheels to represent abused children

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TA Teacher Christi Gowen plans to run for Multiple Sclerosis

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‘Bid Against Child Abuse’ to take place March 31

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UNE return four seals to the ocean

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Selling the drama: College students vie for stardom with SoapU

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Child withdrawn from Head Start after parents allege neglect

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Legislation could give sexual abuse survivors closure

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Saco student gets a second chance at education

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School board adopts consolidation resolution

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Dr. Touch Tanks visits St. James School

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