(StatePoint) There are many popular New Year’s resolutions that quickly come and go: eating healthy, losing weight, managing stress and saving money. In 2013, why not focus on one health change you’ll enjoy sticking to… getting more sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average American sleeps about six hours and 55 minutes per […]
2012
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Wreath effort honors veterans, educates youths
Christmas is a time when many people feel the pain of loss more acutely, as they miss sharing annual traditions with those who have passed. That makes it an ideal time to remember those people, and while many families may place wreaths of their own on gravesites and memorials, one Maine-based group has taken it […]
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A pack full of toys, a sack full of joys
Sanford Police cadets Julia Thompson and Kayla Burgess sort stuffed animals at Curtis Lake Christian Church Thursday, where Sanford area parents who have registered will pick up Christmas gifts for their children today and Saturday. Organizers say more than 600 families have registered for the program ”“ about the same as in the Biddeford area, […]
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Nava looking to make Mustangs winners
WATERBORO — The Massabesic boys basketball team has been stuck in a rut for a while, and Casey Nava is tired of it. With a new coach in former assistant Ramone Jones and Nava helping lead on the court, the Mustangs are hoping to put the program on the rise. “I’d like to get a […]
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A pack full of toys, a sack full of joys
SANFORD — It was a community-wide effort from start to finish and the result is sure to delight. The culmination of the Toys for Tots campaign comes today and Saturday, when needy families in the Sanford area and beyond who have pre-registered will be choosing toys for their youngsters. Carol Lombard, who coordinates the Toys […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
Zoe Helen Cocosis Brickates, of Saco, died on Dec. 11, 2012, at the age of 84, following a short illness. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant St., Portland. Interment will follow at St. Demetrios Cemetery in Biddeford. In lieu of […]
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Boys’ Roundup: Waynflete tops Lake Region; Wells overcomes Yarmouth
PORTLAND – Reserve Mohammed Suja scored 18 points, including three 3-pointers, to help Waynflete pull away to a 65-54 victory against Lake Region in a Western Maine Conference schoolboy basketball game Thursday night. Jack Cutler chipped in with 12 points and Max Belleau scored 10 for Waynflete (3-0). Mike Triglione scored 16 points, including three […]
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Girls’ Roundup: Sacopee Valley gets win over NYA
YARMOUTH – Kristen Lyle scored 15 points and Morgan Sanborn added 11 to lead Sacopee Valley to a 44-29 victory against North Yarmouth Academy in a Western Maine Conference schoolgirl basketball game Thursday night. Sacopee (1-2) took control in the second quarter, outscoring NYA 16-4 to open a 27-10 halftime lead. Mallory Ianno finished with […]
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A dash of patience has Branch on move
Deion Branch waited for the chance to rejoin the team, and now wants to retire with New England.
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Salvaged Christmas tree symbol of hope
Residents rally around the tree, which was plucked from debris left behind by Superstorm Sandy.