NEW GLOUCESTER — A merger being announced will establish a statewide alternative education network serving young Mainers who struggle in traditional school settings. The merger of the Community School and Opportunity Farm will be announced today at the opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. The new Community Schools at Opportunity Farm and Camden will provide opportunities […]
2011
Posted inNews
Democrats launch statewide idea-gathering tour
A Maine Democratic Party official says 20 to 25 meetings will be held.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Renewing a library
WESTBROOK – During the first stage of repair and restoration of the Walker Memorial Library, workers found cracks in the masonry had been sealed, probably in the 1960s, with what looks like material from a caulking gun available at the average hardware store. “Now we have the money to do it right,” said Curt Sachs, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Renewing a library
WESTBROOK – During the first stage of repair and restoration of the Walker Memorial Library, workers found cracks in the masonry had been sealed, probably in the 1960s, with what looks like material from a caulking gun available at the average hardware store. “Now we have the money to do it right,” said Curt Sachs, […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Legislators delivered on promises this session
In 2009, Republican legislators stood on the banks of the Kennebec River to pledge our commitment to leading Maine in a new, more prosperous direction if given the chance to govern. We promised to create a state government that is: Caring, responsible, efficient, affordable, transparent and effective. Last fall, we were given a historic opportunity […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Allowing beer at The Ballpark will be a boon to area
Cheers! Per a town council decision earlier this month, The Ballpark will now be allowed to be a site for liquor sales, whether it’s during ball games or other events. The new ordinance would allow the sale of alcohol in The Ballpark by any interested organization, pending approval from the town council under an agreement […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Local students advocate for marriage equality
BIDDEFORD — June 23 was a momentous day for Biddeford resident Ryan Fecteau. That was the date the New York state legislature passed a marriage equality bill, allowing people of the same sex to marry one another. It was also the day that he decided to “come out” about his own homosexuality to his mother. […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Local students advocate for marriage equality
Brooke Luro and Ryan Fecteau, pictured at the EqualityMaine office in Biddeford on Wednesday, have spearheaded the local effort to get the same-sex marriage issue on the November 2012 ballot. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries, Obituaries
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Lorenzo “Larry” Beaudoin, 96, of Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, surrounded by his loving family. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements respectfully handled by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com. […]
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Calbi enjoying better play, health in 2011
SANFORD — To say that 2010 was not kind to Marlon Calbi would be an understatement. For Calbi, an infielder for the Sanford Mainers from Villanova University, last year was downright awful. An exceptional defensive player who has spent time at both shortstop and third base, Calbi struggled in his first two years at Villanova […]