Louise Pageau, 86, of Saco, passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 at Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco. Visiting hours will be from 1-2 p.m. Thursday with a funeral service at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Cote […]
2012
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U.S. Chamber endorses Summers
On Tuesday, at Sterling Rope in Biddeford, Rob Engstrom, national political director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, announced that the organization endorsed Maine’s Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, Charles Summers. Pictured are, left to right, President and founder of Sterling Rope Carolyn Brodsky, Summers and Engstrom. (DINA MENDROS/Journal Tribune)
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School food restrictions help curb child obesity
A study released recently is showing a link to schools that allow junk food and sugary drinks to be sold with an uptick in childhood obesity. According to an Associated Press report this week, states with strict laws on sales of junk food and sweetened drinks in school have a slightly lower rate of obesity […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Aug. 15
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Aug. 6-12. Fire calls 8/11 at 2:24 p.m. Alarm call on Ledge Road. EMS North Yarmouth emergency services responded to four calls from Aug. 6-12.
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Potential Falmouth Shopping Center buyer balks at proposed limitations
FALMOUTH — As the Town Council considers a proposed zoning amendment that would prevent new big-box retail development in the U.S. Route 1 business corridor, the potential buyer of the Falmouth Shopping Center is urging the town to quash the rule change. The amendment, introduced by the council’s Community Development Committee on July 23, would […]
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Pauline Louise Cameron Smith, 87
YARMOUTH — Pauline Louise Cameron Smith, 87, of Yarmouth, passed away at the Maine Medical Center on July 21. She was born on Jan. 14, 1925 in Southport. She was the youngest daughter of Dorothea (Streeter) and Lt. Niles Cameron. Smith attended local schools in Southport and Boothbay until her family moved to Brunswick in 1936. She […]
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Freeport schools growing fast, programs try to accommodate
FREEPORT — As Regional School Unit 5 enters it’s fourth year, administrators hope to continue traditional programs, but are also looking for creative ways to teach students in an ever-growing district. Freeport High School is one school in the district that has seen its classroom headcounts grow over the last few years. It’s now operating […]
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Dining Dish: Accolades and burgers galore
The Loft Burger House opened July 21 at 865 Forest Ave. Formerly the New Venue Music Bar, the new establishment called The Loft has 30 signature burgers and more than 30 beers on tap. Customers can order an Angus beef burger with a variety of toppings, or try a lobster burger, a burger sandwiched by two […]
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Portland Sports Roundup
First Title ousted The Cheverus High-populated First Title American Legion baseball team, the state of Maine champions, won its first two games at the Northeast Regional tournament held at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach, but ultimately was ousted by champion Milford, Conn. First Title opened with wins over Woonsocket, R.I. (4-1) and Saratoga, N.Y. […]
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Harold Jay Monroe, 84: A brilliant mind
CUMBERLAND — Harold Jay Monroe, 84, of Cumberland, died on Aug. 2, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born on April 13, 1928 in Kingsport, Tenn., the son of Clara Catherine (Miller) and Harold Monroe. He was educated in Tenafly, N.J., schools and played football and baseball on the high school team. During […]