The holidays are a time of joy for many people, with family gatherings, the spirit of giving and hope for a new year abounding. For others, however, the expectations of the season are overwhelming and can lead to depression, especially for those who feel they cannot live up to the image of the season that […]
2013
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What a tangled draw we weave
In mere days ”“ days! ”“ I’ll be sitting on a carpeted living room floor, surrounded by a dizzying kaleidoscope of torn wrapping paper and flung bows, one of which will invariably be stuck atop the head of a confused housecat. Buried beneath this festive camouflage will lie boxes filled with Christmas gifts, and although […]
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Seagulls’ comeback falls just short
Old Orchard Beach junior guard Abby Dubois goes into the paint as four Waynflete players defend during the first quarter of a Western Maine Conference Class C girls basketball game on Thursday night in Old Orchard Beach. Dubois scored 10 points in the Seagulls’ 46-44 defeat. (CAMERON DUNBAR/Journal Tribune)
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Mill to reclaim parking lots
BIDDEFORD — Lack of parking in downtown Biddeford has been a common complaint among business owners and others for years. Starting in the new year, that problem may worsen when privately owned spots that are currently open for public use become closed to the general public. Parking owned by the Pepperell Mill Campus, including the […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Defense bill would crack down on military sex assault
The White House expressed support for the legislation, which would provide $552.1 billion for the regular military budget.
Posted inMaine, News
Father of five recalls help, gives $100 to toy fund
The Press Herald Toy Fund aims to provide toys for 7,000 children in Cumberland, York, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Senate vote on more jobless aid pledged
The Senate leader will push for action by Jan. 7 as millions face a benefits cutoff, including thousands of Mainers.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Buying products with down and feathers has no upside
It is now the season when folks are looking for warm clothing and/or shopping for loved ones. I just wanted to remind readers of the cruelties of buying anything with down and feathers in it because it is not too late to return these items! Down is produced mainly in European countries, where ducks are […]
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Letter to the editor: Daughter of trucker meets lawmaker’s attack head-on
I am writing in response to Rep. Brian Bolduc’s statement on “brainless truckers.” His statement may have been directed at truckers in Auburn, but I am taking this as a personal attack (“State House Notebook: Political actors play roles as probe stirs up casino bid,” Dec. 16). As the daughter of a successful trucker, I […]
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Letter to the editor: Elver fishery could be loser in gluttonous competition
Here we go with another reality show featuring Mainers! “Animal Planet,” not the environmental advocates that I thought, is airing competitive elver fishing (“Maine elver fishermen to hunt prey on ‘Animal Planet,’ ” Dec. 18). Catch as many of the baby eels as you can. Catch more than the other teams and win! Win what? […]