Patriotism, these days, comes in many different varieties, not all of them consistent with basic American values. Last week a Web site devoted to conservative politics revealed its doubts about the American system of justice. Keep America Safe, founded by Liz Cheney, the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, recently tried to whip up […]
March 2010
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Concentration camp liberator speaks at MHS
United States military veteran Harry Blumenthal recommends a book to Irene Single, a parent of a Massabesic High School student, at the school Wednesday evening following a talk on his participation in the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany during World War II. Blumenthal’s talk capped off a day of student events centered […]
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Texas conservatives skew schools’ views on social studies
Conservative members of the Texas State Board of Education ”“ as they see it ”“ struck a blow last week against a liberal bias in education. In reality, the majority faction has set back education by adopting a right-wing social studies curriculum. The new standards take a mistaken view of the Christian roots of the […]
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Biddeford’s Cote steps down as coach
Biddeford girls basketball coach Ron Cote is resigning form his post. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune File Photo)
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Pirates moving to Saco?
Brian Petrovek, Portland Pirates managing owner and CEO, said it’s possible his club could have a home at MHG Ice Centre in Saco if renovations at the Civic Center in Portland don’t proceed. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
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MHS to switch to trimesters
WATERBORO — In an effort to increase student success, Massabesic High School will be switching its schedule to trimesters beginning next year. The change was approved by the School Administrative District 57 school board at their meeting on March 10. “There has been a lot of conversation, and I think it’s a good proposal,” said […]
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Concentration camp liberator speaks at MHS
WATERBORO — What the man at the podium said was enough to make you weep and wonder ”“ weep at the images conjured up by his words, wonder at the brutality of those who created and perpetuated such a horror. Harry Blumenthal, 87, stood at the podium in the auditorium of Massabesic High School and […]
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Pirates moving to Saco?
PORTLAND — Brian Petrovek has a well-deserved reputation as a cagey businessman. For the last 10 years, that business has been the Portland Pirates, and the Portland part of that will remain just so for at least two more years, thanks to the two-year extension of the team’s current lease to use the Cumberland County […]
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Recalls: Vital for consumer protection
If you think the Toyota car recall is something special, think again. Recalls happen all the time. A recall of any product can take place when someone registers an official complaint that the product is a danger to use, which could result in serious injuries or death to other consumers. That is when the US […]
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Biddeford’s Cote steps down as coach
BIDDEFORD — Ron Cote has had plenty of success during his coaching career. But after 33 years coaching in the area, serving the last six years as the head coach of the Biddeford girls basketball team, he’s decided its time to take a break. Cote resigned from his position on Wednesday. “I just think it’s […]