A month into the beginning stages of outfitting New York’s subway system with Wi-Fi, residents say they’re using it. The city transit system along with Transit Wireless and Boingo Wireless are providing free wireless in six stations. Both companies see it as a great way to advertise. Google Offers is the first to sponsor free […]
2012
Posted inTimes Record
Positive earnings reports propel stock market higher
The Nasdaq and S&P close above levels not seen since May, and the Dow is 996 points below its record.
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Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Manchester team says it has orders for all IPO shares
LONDON — Manchester United Ltd., the English soccer team with a record 19 national championships, received enough orders for all shares being sold in its U.S. initial public offering, said two people with knowledge of the matter. The company and its owner, the Glazer family, are seeking to raise as much as $333 million by […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Banking in London feels taint of scandals
Questions are being raised about how well the giant financial sector is managed.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Breastfeeding campaign should help nursing moms
Portland recently launched a campaign to promote the acceptance of public breastfeeding ”“ an effort we hope will have a meaningful effect on the general public’s attitude on this matter. A mother breastfeeding her infant is a basic, natural activity that has health benefits for both of them. Those health advantages help all of us […]
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Raging Tide slam Sharks 9-2
Jason Vosler of the Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide slides into the tag being applied by Martha’s Vineyard catcher Justin Meier during a Futures Collegiate Baseball League game played Tuesday night at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. The Raging Tide won the game 9-2. (MARK JEANNERET/Journal Tribune)
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012
Frances G. Mathieu, 83, of Alfred and a longtime resident of Sanford, died Aug. 6 at The Pavilion in Sanford after a long illness. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Notre Dame Church of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, 10 Payne St. in Springvale. […]
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Refitted Humvee is highlight of National Night Out in Sanford
One of the biggest draws at the National Night Out event Tuesday evening, sponsored by the Sanford Police Department, was this Humvee, refitted for use by the police department’s Special Response Team. Held in Central Park in downtown, the event, which is designed to mark the relationship between police and the community, drew lots of […]
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Refitted Humvee is highlight of National Night Out in Sanford
SANFORD — There’s nothing like a grilled hot dog, an ice cream and two cool vehicles to ooh and aah over ”“ just ask some of the children who live in Sanford. On Tuesday night, the youngsters, their parents and others got a chance to examine the new Dodge Charger police cruisers up close, check […]
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Raging Tide slam Sharks 9-2
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Sometimes there’s no doubt. The very moment bat met ball, Grayson Porter pretty much knew it was gone but he also was careful not to start the traditional trot. He figured it was better to play it safe than to set himself up for an embarrassing moment or show up the […]