Call for Family Business Award nominations PORTLAND – Nominations are now being accepted for the 12th annual Maine Family Business Awards hosted by The Institute for Family-Owned Business. Awards are presented in three categories, Maddy Corson Award for businesses with fewer than 25 employees; The Leon Gorman Award for businesses with more than 25 employees; […]
2011
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Bath Police Beat: Jan. 19
Arrests 1/11 at 8:28 a.m. Eugene Crosman, 38, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Keith Jensen. 1/14 at 10:35 p.m. Pamela Jean Devereux, 49, of Hagen Cove Road, Five Islands, was arrested by Officer Ted Raedel on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses 1/11 Daniel Sproul, 33, of Bluff Road, was issued […]
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Harpswell police beat
Arrests There were no arrests reported from Jan. 10–17. Summonses There were no summonses reported from Jan. 10–17.
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Vigil against violence
A small group of citizens gathered on the steps of Portland City Hall last Friday evening for a vigil for the victims of the Tucson, Ariz., shootings. The event sponsored by the Portland Democratic City Committee had several speakers and included a short poem and a prayer for the victims and their families.
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Portland Meetings: Jan. 19 – 25
Portland Wed. 1/19 4 p.m. Island Advisory Committee Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wed. 1/19 4 p.m. Public Art Committee CH Wed. 1/19 5 p.m. Historic Preservation CH Wed. 1/19 5:30 p.m. City Council Workshop CH Wed. 1/19 7 p.m. City Council CH Thu. 1/20 12 p.m. CDBG Meeting CH Thu. 1/20 2 p.m. Fish Pier […]
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Twardus requests new trial
ALFRED — The New Hampshire man convicted in October of killing his former fiancée, Kelly Gorham, in 2007, claims there is new evidence in the case and he wants a new trial. Attorneys for Jason Twardus, who remains at York County Jail awaiting sentencing, filed the motion Jan. 10 at York County Superior Court. Attorney […]
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Standards placed on the table for better school meals
A plan to encourage schools to serve healthier meals emerged last week from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is the first step in a comprehensive effort to improve childhood nutrition. The USDA is seeking public comment on new standards for school lunches and breakfasts. The goal is to provide more fruits, vegetables, whole grains […]
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Twardus requests new trial
Jason Twardus, 29, hears his conviction at York County Superior Court Oct. 1, 2010, in the murder of his ex-fiancée, Kelly Gorham. Twardus is asking for a new trial due to new evidence. (Journal Tribune File Photo)
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Breast cancer new opponent for Wells hoops team
Members of the Wells girls basketball team pose with members of York Hospital, Saturday, after raising nearly $16,000 to fight breast cancer through their second annual “Shooting for a Cure” fundraiser. The team played Traip Academy. Wells wore pink uniforms and Traip wore pink and white uniforms. The teams played with a pink ball. Wells […]
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Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
CATHERINE JEAN ”˜CATHY’ DAVIS of Saco died Monday in Scarborough. Visiting hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Cote Funeral Home, corner of Beach and James streets, Saco. Entombment will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. To send private condolences to […]