BIDDEFORD — The city could soon enter into an agreement to buy and shut down the Maine Energy Recovery Company trash incinerator for a purchase price of about $10 million, said Mayor Alan Casavant on Tuesday. Although there are a number of “moving parts,” he said, any of which could jeopardize the deal, the “possibilities […]
2012
Posted inJournal Tribune
UNE falls to Cony 15-7
UNE junior attack Tyler Thomas scored twice in UNE’s 15-7 loss to Colby Tuesday at Bill Alfond Field in Waterville. Ian Deveau of the White Mules (3-3) led all scorers with five goals. UNE will host Nichols Saturday at noon. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune File Photo)
advertisement
Posted inJournal Tribune
Host relationship with submarine crew benefits all
As Biddeford bid the crew of the USS San Juan submarine farewell, Sanford welcomed the members of the USS Miami’s crew to their community last week, and hopefully, residents will continue to embrace these service members for the next year and a half. The USS Miami arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for an overhaul March […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries, Obituaries
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Sophie P. Boucouvalas, 85, of Saco, passed away early Tuesday morning on April 3, 2012, at the Monarch Center in Saco. Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. with the Trisagion at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cote Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Yarmouth High School students may face blood-alcohol tests
YARMOUTH — High school students could be asked to exhale before dancing as the School Committee considers conducting blood-alcohol breath tests at school dances. “This is more a deterrent than a ‘gotcha,’” Superintendent Judy Paolucci said about a proposed policy to “administer Breathalyzer tests to students while on school property or at school-sponsored events.” The […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Middle schoolers win hoops tournament
The Our Lady of Hope boys basketball team from Portland won the State U-12 (grade six) AAU Championship at Bonny Eagle Middle School this past weekend. The boys, who primarily attend Lyman Moore Middle School, finished the tournament 4-0 beating MB Nation Duchaine by a score of 59-45 in the final. Terion Moss paced the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Yarmouth students feed minds, community at conference
YARMOUTH — As long-term school projects go, this one was especially nourishing for more than 100 high school freshmen. “You can make a difference, you can do something about a problem around you,” Isabelle Hattan said about the project that culminated Tuesday night with a student-led conference on hunger in the community. The Power of […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
People & Business
Good Deeds Maine’s credit unions have spent the last 22 years raising money to end hunger in Maine. In 2011, Maine’s credit unions raised $446,929.56, an increase of nearly $45,000 over last year’s record. In addition to setting a new record for funds raised, this year the campaign surpassed the $4 million milestone in funds […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Here's to the winter all-stars
(Ed. Note: Basketball all-stars were recapped in last week’s paper) All-star performances were the norm across the winter sports spectrum this year. The Southern Maine Activities Association boys’ hockey all-conference second team featured Cheverus forward Liam Fitzpatrick and Stags defenseman Harry Ridge, who was also on the All-Academic team. Cam McLain was an honorable mention. […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland Sports Roundup
Portland Porpoises compete at state championships The Portland Porpoise Swim Club competed at the Maine Swimming Championship meet at UMaine-Orono, March 15-18 and placed third, its best performance in years. The Porpoises also had many age group high point winners: Peterson Silk (11-12), 6th; Wyeth Spike (13-14), 5th; Mike O’Donovan (13-14), 3rd; Kevin Kane (13-14), […]