A referendum Sunday will give some of them the chance to determine the fate of their homeland.
2011
Jackman teacher is accused of child porn
Rob Patrick Mocarsky faces charges of possessing sexually explicit photographs of children.
LePage picks three more for state agencies
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage nominated three men Friday to lead Maine’s environmental, marine and business agencies. LePage, who was sworn in this week, has now announced seven of 15 Cabinet nominees, all of whom require legislative committee review and Senate approval. At a State House news conference Friday, LePage announced that Darryl N. Brown, […]
U.S. calls for less fluoride in water
The government says too much fluoride is causing splotches on children’s teeth and other problems.
Will Texas courts reconsider the case of executed man?
Opponents of the death penalty are working to clear the name of Cameron Todd Willingham even though he is long dead, executed more than six years ago. Willingham was convicted of setting the fire that killed his three young children in 1991. The prosecution relied heavily on the testimony of a deputy fire marshal, who […]
Gunning for elite status
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford track star Marie Curit ran down the long runway last year during the state title meet at the University of Maine in Gorham. She planted her foot, leapt forward and hurled her body into the long jump pit. After landing, she waited and listened for the final verdict on her jump. “Maria […]
Town and schools share their books
Noble Middle School librarian Nancy Landroche organizes books Tuesday inside Lebanon’s new public library, an attachment to the Hanson School that will serve as a replacement to the existing library, which is closed during the winter months due to a lack of heat.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011
There are no obituaries in today’s newspaper.
Gunning for elite status
Biddeford’s Cody Chaloult looks to make top three in the shot while school track star Maria Curit aims for more records. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
Boston hits 3,000 wins
Luke Harangody has a breakout game and the Celts race to an early lead in a 122-102 win at home.