Claims in N.H. that Rob P. Mocarsky took photos as kids put on costumes, similar to a charge in Maine, were never proven.
2011
Tigers use balance to top Falmouth 6-1
FALMOUTH — Even as Biddeford hits the meaty part of the 2010-11 schedule, the defending state champions are still finding things out about themselves. Thursday, the Tigers discovered that they can kill penalties. Discovered it the hard way, in fact. Biddeford faced 10 shorthanded situations during its 6-1 win over Falmouth at Family Ice Center, […]
Friday, Jan. 14, 2011
AMOS BOYDEN III of Lyman died Monday in Scarborough. Visiting hours will be 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 7:30 at the funeral home, with Rev. Richard Leach presiding. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, […]
Foreclosure ruling rightly holds banks to a high standard
A ruling by a Massachusetts court last week has seriously shaken up the banking community. Finding fault with a lax approach at two banks, the court said fairness to home owners demands that all foreclosures strictly follow the rules. Last Friday’s decision seems a reasonable approach to the wrenching process of home foreclosure, but it […]
Report: Air not causing increase in sick students at BHS
BIDDEFORD — The rate of visits to the nurse’s office at Biddeford High School with air quality related symptoms did not rise significantly between the previous school year and the current one, according to Principal Britton Wolfe. As requested, Wolfe reported these results to the School Committee on Tuesday. The report was requested by the […]
Tigers use balance to top Falmouth 6-1
Biddeford defenseman Eric Grover (9) slows down Falmouth’s Ben Freeman, during the first period at Family Ice Center in Falmouth, Thursday. Five different Tigers found the net, including Brady Fleurent, who scored twice, to help Biddeford to a 6-1 triumph. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
State of Union may test unity of the statesmen
– From staff and news services WASHINGTON – Despite President Obama’s appeal for civility, history suggests any move toward cooler political rhetoric after the Arizona shootings will soon fade. An early test: Some lawmakers are asking Democrats and Republicans to sit side by side Jan. 25 for Obama’s State of the Union speech, rather than […]
Girls’ Roundup: York stops Greely, stays unbeaten
CUMBERLAND – Unbeaten York raced to a 20-6 halftime lead and defeated Greely 48-22 Thursday night in a Western Maine Conference schoolgirl basketball game. Nicole Taylor had 20 points to lead the Wildcats (11-0), who held the Rangers (8-2) to one point in the second quarter. Emily Campbell added 10 points. Sarah Warnock and Chelsea […]
Sports Digest
SNOWBOARDING Wescott heads U.S. team at world championships Two-time Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott of Carrabassett Valley will lead the U.S. snowboarding team into the world championships Saturday through Jan. 22 in La Molina, Spain. He will be joined by Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Jacobellis of Stratton, Vt., and six-time X Games gold medalist Nate […]
College Roundup: Polar Bears take charge early, race to an easy win over UMPI
BRUNSWICK – Bowdoin opened with a 21-2 run and rolled to an 83-27 victory over the University of Maine at Presque Isle in a women’s basketball game Thursday night. Allie Piscina finished with 15 points and seven rebounds for the Polar Bears (13-1) against the Owls (2-8). Amy Hackett added 13 points and Katie Bergeron […]