Andrea Dest pets a horse Saturday during the 11th annual Punkinfiddle event at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
September 2013
Monday, Sept. 30, 2013
Elizabeth Teresa “Betsy” Beaver, 72, passed away Sept. 26, 2013, after a period of declining health at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. A Roman Catholic memorial service to celebrate Betsy’s life will be held on Friday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of […]
Fiddlin’ with farm life
WELLS — One subtle gesture from her master ”“ a nod of the head, a tilt of the hips ”“ and Lilly knew exactly what to do. The black-and-white specked sheep dog bounded across the grass, flanking a cluster of sheep that had gathered near the far end of the fence, spurring them into action. […]
After trailing early, Thornton passes Sanford
Thornton Academy’s Carter Davis (10) runs away from Sanford’s Justin Roberge (25) and Nick Veino (83) during the Trojans’ 25-9 victory at Hill Stadium in Saco on Saturday. (WIL KRAMLICH/Journal Tribune)
Survey of constituents will guide work in Augusta
September in Old Orchard Beach has brought an end to the tourist season; however, it is just the beginning of some of the best times in Maine. As legislators, we have the opportunity to send mailings to the people we serve once a year, and I chose to generate and send out a survey to […]
Showdown on government shutdown arrives
By this afternoon, the House will likely have to decide whether to keep using a government funding bill to attack Obamacare.
Photo exhibit at USM offers insight on Iran
The collection depicting families and lifestyles provides a rarely seen perspective on America’s nemesis.
Danger to economy worries experts
They say the effects would be far-reaching and would sow consumer and business fears.
Voting laws challenged by Obama
The Justice Department will sue North Carolina for alleged racial bias.
Ground broken in Augusta for Maine Murder Victims Memorial
The monument aims to preserve the memories of loved ones and help to bring peace to families.