C.J. Maksut of Thornton Academy clutches his newly earned Travis Roy Award Sunday at the Class A Hockey Coaches’ banquet in Lewiston. The award is given annually to the best senior Class A player in Maine. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
2012
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Real “Butch” Boucher, 91, of Biddeford, died Friday at his home, with his family by his side. Per Mr. Boucher’s wishes, there will be no formal services. A private burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. Donations in memory of Mr. Boucher may […]
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Fire house living
John Malia lifts a chainsaw from the back of an equipment truck Wednesday at the station. He is one of three fire science students at Southern Maine Community College who take part in the station’s live-in program. JEFF LAGASSE/JOURNAL TRIBUNE
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Maksut wins Travis Roy Award
LEWISTON — Glide effortlessly down ice, leaving a twisted trail of defensemen and goalies in his wake? No problem. Lead his Thornton Academy mates to the school’s only two state championships? Piece of cake. But stand up in front of a crowded room and bare his soul for an eternal three minutes? Well, if C.J. […]
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Hearings set on general assistance
BIDDEFORD — Hearings on two bills that could have a negative impact on some of the neediest of Maine’s residents will be heard in legislative committees this week in Augusta. On Tuesday, a bill will be heard that makes those who are ineligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ”“ because they have exhausted […]
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Thumbs up to all who celebrated their Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day this past Saturday by attending public events such as flag raisings and parades. The parade through Old Orchard Beach is a nice addition to the town’s offerings and a good way to take advantage of a springtime celebration with which many people […]
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Portland School Notebook: March 21
Portland students make Dean’s List PORTLAND — The following students have made the Dean’s List at their respective college or university. Colby College: Elizabeth A. Davis, Kyle P. Donovan, David M. Furman, Nathan K. Katsiaficas, Maureen H. Quinn, Julia R. Crouter, Katherine E. Fecteau, Diana G. Manduca, Eoin McCarron and Jessalyn T. Steinman. Colgate University: […]
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Falmouth's Bucksbaum earns Gatorade honor
Falmouth junior Caitlin Bucksbaum (flanked by coach Wally LeBlanc, far left, and athletic director Cooper Higgins) was recently named the Gatorade Maine Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year. Bucksbaum is the first Falmouth girls’ player to receive the honor. Bucksbaum scored 10 goals and had 11 assists to help the Yachtsmen win the Class B […]
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Study suggests Maine among states 'ripe' for government corruption
AUGUSTA — Maine has earned an “F” from a national organization’s first-in-the-nation assessment of accountability and transparency across the 50 states. Maine ranked 46th in the “State Integrity Investigation” by three nonpartisan, national and international journalism and good government groups. The score was based on research into 330 indicators on both the laws and practices […]
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NCAA Men’s Tournament: N.C. State picks off Georgetown, 66-63
The Wolfpack, national champs in 1974 and 1983, are in the round of 16 for the first time since 2005.