DURHAM — A Durham home was badly damaged and three pets lost in a fire that started in the kitchen today on Larrabee Lane just after 1 p.m. According to Michael Brillant, the public information officer for Durham Fire and Rescue, the home belongs to Connie and Martin Jacques. Neither were home at the time. Martin […]
2012
Pot, guns seized in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — A Brunswick man arrested Monday on an outstanding warrant is wanted by Brunswick police who say they found 76 marijuana plants, nearly 100 illegal prescription drugs, cash and a number of semi-automatic weapons in his Cumberland Street apartment. Aaron Fickett, 27, of 71 Cumberland St., Apt. 2, faces charges including cultivation of marijuana, […]
Shaw is top girls basketball player
Olivia Shaw wasn’t suppose to have as big of a role as she did in the 2011-2012 basketball season. Shaw, a sophomore, was to be a complementary player for the Thornton Academy girls basketball team, one of many offensive options in an attack led by point guard Hannah Murphy and forward Meghan Agger. But then […]
Women vets have waited decades for recognition
Over the weekend, women veterans were honored locally with the new “Forever Remember” commemorative coins depicting female veterans. The coin shows Hannah Watts Weston, one of Maine’s first female veterans; Emily W. Dana, Civil War Union Army nurse; Patricia A. (Chadwick) Erickson, World War II Women Air Force Service pilot; and Annette M. Bachman, representing […]
Friday, March 16, 2012
Brother Fernand Henaire passed away Feb. 28, 2012 in Montreal, following a short illness. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, March 10 in Montreal. Burial will be held in spring at LaSalette Shrine in Enfield, N.H. Donations may be made to Parish of Notre Dame de LaSalette, 3535, Avenue du Parc, Montreal, Canada, H2X […]
Pingree proposes Farm Bill changes
SPRINGVALE — An appearance by U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree at Partners For a Hunger-Free York County inspired gardeners, organic farmers and food pantry coordinators to pack into the organization’s conference room in Springvale Thursday to hear the Congresswoman talk about her proposed changes to the federal Farm Bill. Pingree’s bill, the Local Food, Farms and […]
Pingree proposes Farm Bill changes
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree speaks at a meeting of Partners For a Hunger-Free York County at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Springvale on Thursday. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
Shaw is top girls basketball player
Thornton Academy sophomore basketball player Olivia Shaw averaged nearly a double-double this season, making her the Journal Tribune Player of the Year. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune File Photo)
It was hoops hardwood this winter
It seems like every winter, local basketball players up the ante in regards to drama and triumph and the 2011-12 season was no different. There were plenty of highlights this season. Here’s a glimpse: Top stories: 4) Brunswick boys make tournament The Brunswick boys’ team started the year 4-1 and wound up 11-7 to earn […]
South Sports Roundup
McAuley spring coaching opening Catherine McAuley High School has an immediate opening for a girls’ lacrosse assistant/JV coach. FMI, [email protected]. Seawolves hoops clinic upcoming The Seacoast Hoops Spring Basketball Clinic, now in its fourth year, will be offering a skills and drills session for boys in grades 5-6. The session will be held Tuesday and […]