If you ask my grandchildren, they would probably tell you that “Silly” is my middle name. George may remember the time Grampy showed up at his house wearing one red high-top sneaker and one purple. Or Casey might tell you about the Superman cape on the scarecrow that is currently in my garden. So they […]
2012
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Cousin’s visit brings lessons about girls
T here are many advantages to having children all of the same gender. One is handme downs. Another: eventually they can all play on the same team, which means less driving! The biggest advantage, however, is emotional equilibrium (also an Achilles heel; read on). In other words, I know what to expect. Sure, my three […]
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A day later, First Title wins Legion crown
OLD ORCHARD BEACH— First Title had a long time to think about what could go wrong over the last three innings of the State American Legion championship game. The team, made up of players from Cheverus High School in Portland, led Pastime Club of Lewiston 4-2 after six innings on Sunday before rain postponed the […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
Editor’s note: No local obituaries appear in today’s paper.
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With 22 medals over 3 Olympics, Phelps is greatest
Swimmer Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian of all-time. Simple. Hands down. The best ever. Phelps proved that once again during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where he won his 22nd Olympic medal, making him the most decorated athlete ever in the games. What makes Phelps’ performance so incredible is that he has earned […]
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A day later, First Title wins Legion crown
Pastime’s Luke Cote walks back to his dugout as First Title celebrates behind home plate after winning the State American Legion championship at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach on Monday. (WIL KRAMLICH/Journal Tribune)
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Biddeford co. technology used on Mars rover
Workers construct the heat shield for the Mars rover “Curiosity” in this photo provided by Lockheed Martin. Biddeford company Fiber Materials Inc. manufactured the thermal protection material for the shield. (SUBMITTED PHOTO/Courtesy of Lockheed Martin)
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The best things about America
In the three weeks since my family and I returned from a 26-day, 25-state, 8,100-mile trip around North America, I’ve been trying to deduce exactly what it is that makes the United States so special. Determining that would be incredibly difficult even if we had somehow managed to see everything there is to see in […]
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Biddeford co. technology used on Mars rover
BIDDEFORD — Not only is it a small world; it’s even a small universe. Early Monday, NASA’s Mars Space Laboratory landed the unmanned rover “Curiosity” on Mars, and it was a company in Biddeford that helped make that landing possible. The Biddeford-based Fiber Materials Inc., which manufactures highly engineered advanced carbon composites for the aerospace […]
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Nature reminds us of her presence
Despite the noise and the chaos here, nature makes herself seen, heard and felt. And whether she welcomes the intrusion or not, I have once again insinuated myself into her workings and persist in moving ever deeper into the heart of her many mysteries. From the wild vine that sways in the breeze outside my […]