2011
Rail authority can’t catch TIGER
Three rail projects that are part of the Amtrak Downeaster’s expansion to Brunswick failed to make the cut for the latest round of federal transportation grant funding, but officials say the setback won’t affect plans for extending passenger rail to Brunswick in 2012 or to build a train maintenance facility in town. Funding for the […]
Tigers slash way past Stags
PORTLAND — Over recent seasons, Biddeford has been a place where brother acts seem to flourish. Among the latest examples are the Brothers Grebin (Cory and Jeremy, now together again on the Tigers coaching staff), Fleurent I (Tyler and Trevor), and Fleurent II (Trevor and Brady). To that fraternal fraternity can be added the Brothers […]
Friday, Dec. 16, 2011
Editor’s note: No local obituaries appear in today’s newspaper.
’Tis the season to remember to give all year-round
As the calendar counts down toward Christmas, the rush of the holiday season is at full throttle. Many people hit the stores to find whatever is the latest and greatest for gifts this season, but we’d like to encourage everyone to take a minute to stop and think about those who may be cold or […]
Tigers slash way past Stags
Mario Lemieux of Biddeford (center) threads a pass through to his brother Nik (91), during the first period against Cheverus at Portland Ice Arena, Thursday. Moments later, Nik Lemieux scored the first of his two goals to lead the Tigers to a 4-1 win. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
Saco power line upgrade under way
Central Maine Power spokesman John Carroll looks at a reinforcement cage that will help secure a new power line pole at Central Maine Power’s Louden Substation in Saco earlier this month. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
Saco power line upgrade under way
SACO — A once heavily disputed power line upgrade is now under construction and is expected to be completed by summer of 2012. The line will run from Louden Road and will span about seven miles, passing alongside Saco Middle School and the Chelsea Circle, Jenkins Road, and Rotary Drive neighborhoods, as well as Industrial […]
Nation Dispatches
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. Officials split on whether single killer is responsible A disagreement developed Thursday over who may be responsible for the deaths of 10 people found over the past year along a seaside parkway on New York’s Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota told county legislators at a hearing that he disagrees with […]
World Dispatches
WELLINGTON, New Zealand Russian fishing vessel taking on water near Antarctica A Russian fishing vessel with 32 crew members was in trouble and taking on water near Antarctica on Friday, with heavy sea ice hampering rescue efforts. The vessel Sparta was listing at 13 degrees next to the Antarctic ice shelf in the Ross Sea, […]