I spent Saturday night the same way many of you likely did. I went down to my local watering hole, grabbed a frosty pint of my favorite brew, and proceeded to celebrate what little Irish heritage I have. While living up the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with my friends, I glanced up at the TV […]
2012
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2 men charged with OOB arson fires
Old Orchard Beach Police Chief Dana Kelley speaks during a press conference at the police station on Monday, announcing the arrest of two suspects who are charged with arson in relation to a recent string of fires in town. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
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Manning goes from being a Colt to a Bronco
Peyton Manning picks Denver as his new team, which leaves Tim Tebow’s status with the Broncos in limbo.
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NBA Roundup: Celtics put it together in fourth quarter
ATLANTA — Ray Allen isn’t focused on the Celtics’ modest seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings or the two-game losing streak they brought to Atlanta. Allen, a 16-year veteran guard, insists he likes this Boston team – especially when it plays as it did in the fourth quarter against the Hawks. Allen hit two […]
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Portland clears path for Husson expansion
Bangor-based Husson University wins approval to proceed with its plan to establish a satellite campus on outer Congress Street.
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Court upholds new warnings on cigarettes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal law requiring cigarette packages to carry graphic warnings about the dangers of smoking and restricting how tobacco products may be marketed and advertised passes constitutional muster, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. The case is one of two by tobacco companies against the federal rules that would make them slap […]
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Closed schools seeking new tenants
Declining enrollments have led communities to close aging schools that need costly repairs.
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Obama, Romney handle a hot potato
Obama’s health care law shares elements with one signed by Romney in Massachusetts.
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Cuts squeeze English classes
Immigrants face long waiting lists to get the language lessons they need.
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NHL Roundup: Bruins crunch Leafs again
BOSTON — About the only bad news for the Boston Bruins in their 8-0 rout on Monday night is that they don’t play the Toronto Maple Leafs again. The Bruins completed a six-game sweep of the season series behind two goals from Benoit Pouliot, a goal and three assists from Brian Rolston and the fifth […]