SACO — The fate of the former Thornton Avenue Fire Station is still uncertain. Discussions have ensued for two years about what to do with the property, and a decision was put off again by the city council Monday night. The former fire station was built in 1938 as a Works Progress Administration project, and […]
2012
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012
Albert Dussault Jr., of Pomona, Calif., died Aug. 14, 2012 at his home, with his brother, William, by his side. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 4-8 p.m. at Draper Memorial Chapel in Ontario, Calif. A service will be held at St. Madeleine in Pomona, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m., […]
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Biddeford, Thornton learn from scrimmages
Thornton Academy’s Andrew Libby stiff arms a would-be tackler after intercepting a pass in a preseason scrimmage against Edward Little at Hill Stadium on Monday. (WIL KRAMLICH/Journal Tribune)
Posted inAmerican Journal
Most religious states also most generous
People in areas with active faith communities give more of their income to charity, a study finds.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Greely softball coach takes over at USM
CUMBERLAND—Sarah Bennis Jamo, the one-time Greely pitching legend, who led the Rangers to a superb 16-win campaign in her lone year as the head coach of the softball program, is leaving her alma mater to become the new softball coach at the University of Southern Maine. Jamo will replace Bonny Brown-Denico, who remains USM’s field […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People and Business
Appointments The World Affairs Council of Maine, a nonprofit educational organization that serves as a public forum and resource for understanding, analyzing and debating international issues, recently elected the following three new members to its board of directors: Jacob Acker, international student support coordinator with CIEE; John Doughty, vice president and associate director of research […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Police Beat: Aug. 22
Arrests 8/11 at 10 p.m. Nancy L. Conlan, 52, of Portland, was arrested on Deering Avenue by Officer Evan Bomba on a charge of misuse of the 911 system. 8/11 at 10 p.m. Todd Foley, 47, of Portland, was arrested on Taft Avenue by Officer Matthew Pavlis on a charge of terrorizing. 8/12 at 1 […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Aug. 22- Sept. 2
Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 8/22 “Leader of the Pack,“ David Rosenfelt, 12-1 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Friday 8/24 “Urban Temple,” David McCann, 12-1 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq., Portland, 871-1700. Friday 8/31 “The Maine Garden Journal,” Lisa Colburn, 12-1 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq., […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: Aug. 22- Sept. 1
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 8/25 Allagash Fluxus Ale Release Party, benefits pediatric nurse education, 2-4 p.m., Vignola Cinque Terre, 10 Dana St., Portland, 662-2243, $10. PortQuest, scavenger hunt, benefits Easter Seals, Old Port, Portland, register online: eastersealsme.org. Bulletin Board Toy/Book/Art Supply Drive, at the Ledgemere Country Day School, through Aug. 31, Mitchell Road, Cape Elizabeth, […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots Beat: Patriots wisely play it safe
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady was nowhere to be seen Monday night at Gillette Stadium, which, if you think about it, was probably best for the New England Patriots. You see, Brady’s not Michael Vick. He won’t be waking up Tuesday morning, and Wednesday morning, and maybe Thursday morning, with a dagger-pain in his ribs. […]