Andrew Carignan (4) of Thornton Academy fires in the first of his four goals past Marshwood/Traip goaltender Tyler Gagnon, in the first period of the Golden Trojans’ 8-1 triumph Wednesday at Biddeford Ice Arena. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
February 2012
Schools making strides promoting healthy living
For adults who grew up with school lunch menus full of Tater tots, pizza, and macaroni and cheese, it seems foreign to see salad and kiwi slices in the school lunch line. But those unhealthy, comfort-food lunches to which many of us became accustomed as children played a part in what has become a national […]
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
Marietta G. Andrews of Scarborough, and until recently of Saco, passed away on Feb. 6, 2012 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 671 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, where the memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, […]
U.S. is strong enough to pull out of recession
We continue to face serious economic problems in this country. Our economy is being buffeted by high debt, rising costs of energy, lack of job growth and a housing crisis, leading to hundreds of thousands of foreclosures across the nation. First of all, our growing national debt undermines our ability to bounce back from the […]
LePage proposes sweeping education changes
The governor says his four proposals, including public funding of religious schools, expands opportunities for kids. But critics say the proposals will have harmful effects.
Sabres rattle Bruins, 6-0
Ryan Miller makes 36 saves for the shutout as Boston suffers its most lopsided loss this season.
Plotting The Cutler Files
A court filing contains Scarcelli campaign emails about attacking the independent on a website, but she insists she was unaware of the plan.
NFL Notebook: Jets decide receiver Holmes is worth keeping
NEW YORK – It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around, just as the New York Jets said he would. By remaining on the roster through the second day of the NFL’s waiver period Tuesday, the talented but troublesome wide receiver will get $15.25 million in guaranteed money over the next two seasons. A clause in […]
Connecticut asks NCAA for waiver to play in ’13 tourney
The school, penalized for years of below-standard academic results, offers to make concessions.