March 2012
Webster kept on as Maine GOP chairman
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster has retained his position despite controversy over the state’s presidential caucuses. The state GOP committee voted to keep Webster as chairman at its meeting in Augusta over the weekend. Webster tells the Bangor Daily News he was pleased to have the support of many legislators and […]
Site of Obama visit to Maine changed
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — President Barack Obama’s visit to Maine later this month has been changed to a larger venue because of demand for access. The March 30 fundraising reception was originally scheduled to be held at the Portland Marriott in South Portland. About 800 people had been expected to attend the event at there. […]
Twice is nice for Thornton Academy
With senior co-captain C.J. Maksut leading the way, Thornton Academy players race to show off their newly won championship hardware to the school’s student section Saturday at the Colisee in Lewiston. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
Monday, March 12, 2012
Robert Boisvert, 73, born in Biddeford and residing in Sanford, passed away Thursday, March 8 of renal failure. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at […]
City to demolish eyesore
The City of Biddeford plans to purchase and demolish the property at 56 South St., pictured Tuesday. (DINA MENDROS/Journal Tribune)
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Thumbs up to Maine Gov. Paul LePage and Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen for their recent visits to York County. The Governor took time to tour Biddeford and the University of New England, with a stop at some of the local mill redevelopments. Bowen spoke with Sanford High School students, teachers and administrators about their plans […]
Twice is nice for Thornton Academy
LEWISTON — There was no drama. No overtime. No tip-in. This time, the Thornton Academy boys hockey team dominated, in every way a team can dominate, beating St. Dominic 5-1 for the Maine Class A boys hockey championship on Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The Trojans ended the season with a 20-1-1 record. […]
City to demolish eyesore
BIDDEFORD — The property at 56 South St. is notorious. It abuts 58 South St., which is owned by convicted murderer Rory Holland, who is serving two life sentences for the June 2009 murders of Biddeford brothers Derek and Gage Greene. On Tuesday, the City Council approved a plan to purchase 56 South St. for […]