On Sunday, 6-year-old student Olivia Gobel, of Gorham, showed off her skills on a horse at the Ever After Mustang Rescue on West Street during a free event to promote awareness about mustangs. Gobel is riding a once-wild mustang named Pocahontas. (DINA MENDROS/Journal Tribune)
2012
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The Universal Notebook: I, Colbert
Though it has been a well-kept secret until now, I am the Stephen Colbert of Maine journalism. Colbert, of course, is the popular liberal comic who plays the part of a conservative political pundit for ironic effect on television. I, on the other hand, am a real life conservative who plays the part of a […]
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Patriots psyched for Super season
“That’s why we compete. That’s why we risk failure, because we love sports and competition” quoth the Patriots punter Zoltan Mesko. 2000 (5-11) Coach Bill Belichick’s first year. 2001 (11-5) Won Super Bowl, 20-17, over St. Louis. 2002 (9-7) Did not make playoffs. 2003 (14-2) Won Super Bowl, 32-29, over Carolina. 2004 (14-2) Won Super […]
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LePage stands in the way of economic growth
Maine was second nationally in the loss of public sector jobs as a percentage of public sector employment last year. This is a major factor in explaining why Maine was the only New England state whose economy shrank in 2011 and why Maine is near the bottom of all 50 states in job creation. Governor […]
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State Farm wins Yarmouth Masters softball title
The 2012 over 35 Yarmouth Masters Softball League season wrapped up earlier this month and for the third time in four years, the team sponsored by Terri Wright’s State Farm Insurance Agency in Yarmouth won the championship. The highlight of championship Saturday was State Farm’s comeback against Pat’s Pizza. Down six runs, State Farm scored […]
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Cundys Harbor Library book sale a success
To the Editor, A very successful Book Sale in support of the Cundys Harbor Library was held on July 20 and 21. Besides a well rounded selection of books, several local businesses donated their products as prizes. From Hancock Gourmet Lobster, came a gift certificate won by Barrie Wallace. From artist Bunny Wabunda, two paintings […]
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Sports Digest
BASEBALL Portland’s Junior Legion team falls short in Northeast Regional championship game Kevin Stone took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and finished with 12 strikeouts and one walk while throwing a three-hitter to lead Stamford, Conn., to a 7-1 win over Bruno’s in the championship game of the Junior Legion Baseball Northeast Regional at […]
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Mercy killing debate surfaces as baby boomers cope with aging
Experts fear the problem of spouses killing partners will become more acute as the generation ages.
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Illinois man accused of shooting at mosque
No one was wounded, but a Muslim civil liberties group says the shots damaged an outer wall of the mosque during worship services Friday.
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Determined N.H. senator happy to defer to Ryan
Kelly Ayotte, who was mentioned as a possible Romney running mate, still could be in his Cabinet.