ATLANTA, Mich. After devoting four decades and tens of millions of dollars to saving the gray wolf, the federal government wants to get out of the wolf protection business, leaving it to individual states — and the wolves themselves — to determine the future of the legendary predator. The Obama administration last week declared more […]
2011
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Doctor in Auburn moves on from humorist to activist
AUBURN A family doctor who targeted physicians’ funny bone with a humor magazine for doctors has ceased publication after a 10-year run, freeing him up to sharpen his focus on attacking changes in the health industry that he says come between doctors and their patients. Dr. Douglas Farrago said physicians are getting steamrolled by drug […]
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Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011
Wanda Adkinson, of Biddeford, died Nov. 23, 2011, unexpectedly at her home. Services were private. Maurice A. Veilleux, 82, of Springvale, died Dec. 27 in Sanford. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. A Mass of Christian burial will […]
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Hornets drop Celtics to 0-3 with 97-78 victory
NEW ORLEANS — Jarrett Jack gave NBA fans in New Orleans their first real taste of life without Chris Paul. The standing ovation as the clock wound down indicated they liked what they saw. Jack had 21 points and nine assists in his season debut, and the Hornets dominated their home opener despite missing Eric […]
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End of Iraq war tough to celebrate as wars continue
When World War II ended, Americans took to the streets, clanging pots and pans in celebration and shouting out the victory. Times have certainly changed. No such hubbub will accompany the end of the war in Iraq this month, a war that has claimed the lives of 4,500 Americans and 100,000 Iraqis. The long-awaited troop […]
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Renovated offices open in Sanford
Assistant Town Clerk Patricia Jackson works at her new station inside the revamped ground-level offices of the town clerk, tax collector and treasurer at Sanford Town Hall, Wednesday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
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Renovated offices open in Sanford
SANFORD — Folks who have business with the town clerk, tax collector or treasurer’s office can now pay their property tax, register their vehicle or register to vote in a new, street-level office. Completion of the new offices, located in some of the space formerly used by Sanford Police, realizes part of the municipality’s goal […]
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Bruins claim OT victory at Phoenix
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Defenseman Dennis Seidenberg scored 58 seconds into overtime Wednesday night to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory against the Phoenix Coyotes. Seidenberg’s shot from the middle of the rink at the blue line deflected off the stick of Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris and found its way between the pads of goalie […]
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College Roundup: USM men fall in New Orleans tourney
NEW ORLEANS – Travis Curley scored 23 points Wednesday night to lead the Clark University men’s basketball team to an 82-62 victory over the University of Southern Maine at The Big Easy Challenge. The Cougars, who led 42-28 at the half, also got 15 points from Mitch Renshaw, 13 from D.J. Bailey and 10 from […]
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Despite threats, Iran unlikey to block strait
It has vowed to close the entrance to the Persian Gulf if Western nations boycott Iranian oil. But the passage is vital to Iran too.