The concert would have graced Lincoln Center; for it to take place at the Dunaway Center in Ogunquit, Friday night was little short of phenomenal. The world-renowned Cassatt String Quartet, with pianist Adrienne Kim, played four major contemporary works, including a world premier. Each one was introduced by the composer. The compositions varied tremendously in […]
2011
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Group honors Collins for ‘don’t ask’ role
PORTLAND – U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was approached at a reception Friday by several veterans who were eager to thank her for her role in helping to repeal the military’s “don’t ask don’t tell” policy, which banned openly gay, lesbian and bisexual people from serving. Collins said their gratitude was misplaced. “It is I who […]
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Mainers bats come alive in 5-1 win over Muskrats
SANFORD —There was no worry of late inning drama amongst the fans at Goodall Park on Friday night. Instead, the 548 in attendance witnessed a solid offensive outing by the Sanford Mainers, who defeated the Laconia Muskrats 5-1. With the win, the Mainers improved their record to 4-1 on the season, with a four-game win […]
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Mainers bats come alive in 5-1 win over Muskrats
Brett Mollenhauer of the Sanford Mainers dives safely back to first base during the first inning of Sanford’s 5-1 win over the Laconia Muskrats, Friday, at Goodall Park in Sanford, in NECBL action. At left is Muskrats’ first baseman Chris Costantino. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
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New law to allow earlier RSU opt-out for towns
A new law will allow communities that wish to opt out of a regional school unit to begin the process six months earlier. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, residents of a municipality that has been a member of an RSU for at least 30 months may petition to withdraw from the unit. The current minimum time […]
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La Kermesse volunteers persevere despite challenges
La Kermesse volunteers don’t give up. They’ve been through a multitude of huge challenges in recent years, from loss of venue to the low turnout and debt in 2009 caused largely by torrents of rain. They’ve faced down an amusement ride company that wouldn’t pay, dealt with reduced financial support during an economic downturn, and […]
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
Camille A. Guay, 85, of Saco, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Seal Rock at Atlantic Heights. At the request of Mr. Guay there will be no services. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com. * Death notices list funeral arrangements. For full […]
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Full-service gas stations hold on to Americana
Alex Bergeron fills up a customer’s gas tank Monday at Holly’s full-service gas station in Arundel. (Jeff Lagasse/Journal Tribune)
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Full-service gas stations hold on to Americana
KENNEBUNK — Getting your windshield cleaned, your tires checked and gas pumped by an attendant is something you don’t see too much of in the age of self-serve, but a few neighborhood gas stations are still holding onto the services of years past. Bill Guay, owner of Guay’s Sunoco on Port Road in the Lower […]
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Pastor’s plan to confront Arab festival thwarted
DEARBORN, Mich. — After railing at City Hall against Muslims and African-Americans, Quran-burning pastor Terry Jones and his supporters were thwarted Friday in their plans to speak out some more at a nearby Arab festival after a small group of protesters confronted him. Dearborn has made it clear: Racist bigots aren’t welcomed here,” shouted the […]