In Egypt, the army toppled a democratically elected government. In a country like the United States, it may be shocking that, no matter what a government’s policies, the vote of a majority of the people should be overturned by force. President Obama seemed to say that the military coup was acceptable, because of the way […]
2013
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Much ado about Moxie
New England Moxie Congress historian James Jansson, left, of Connecticut, is pictured dressed up as the 1900s version of the Moxie Boy. Jansson is pictured alongside Ryan Bender, who portrays the more modern version of the Moxie Boy, in a recent Moxie Festival parade. Note both men giving the “Moxie point.” (SUBMITTED PHOTO/ Courtesy Deb […]
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South Berwick police chief announces candidacy for sheriff
SOUTH BERWICK — Police Chief Dana Lajoie said he believes in collaborating, in communicating and finding ways to increase the rapport between agencies and departments. He said he’s prepared to tap into expertise that already exists within rural patrol and at York County Jail, and build on it if he is successful in his bid […]
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South Berwick police chief announces candidacy for sheriff
Longtime South Berwick Police Chief Dana Lajoie has announced he’ll be a candidate in the June 2014 Democratic primary for York County Sheriff. (TAMMY WELLS/Journal Tribune)
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Much ado about Moxie
KENNEBUNKPORT — Bright orange shirts, enthusiastic pointing and lots of fizzy soda pop: It must be Moxie Festival time. Most natives know that the official soft drink of Maine is celebrated each July with a festival in Lisbon Falls, home of the “Moxie store” Kennebec Fruit Company. What they may not know, however, is that […]
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Quebec tragedy is a wake-up call to improve rail safety
Rail transport safety is at the forefront of many minds as of late, ever since the tragic oil train derailing on Saturday, July 6 in Lac-Megantic, Quebec that claimed the lives of at least 50 people. Cleanup of the site, which was described as a “war zone” by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, will be […]
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Mainers fall in extra innings
SANFORD — One-run games have not been kind to the Sanford Mainers this season. Neither has extra innings. On Friday night, they combined to send the Mainers to a tough 4-3 defeat to division rival Mystic. With the game tied at three all heading into the top of the 11th, Mystic’s Adam Touhey singled to […]
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MPBN assessing role of classical music on the air
Maine classical music fans fear the station could decide to take the music off the airwaves.
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MLB Roundup: Orioles prolong Blue Jays’ woes
BALTIMORE – Chris Davis hit his 35th homer, Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy each had a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat Mark Buehrle and the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 Friday night. Davis upped his major league-leading home run total with a two-run drive in the second inning. Only Barry Bonds (39 in 2001), […]
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MLB Roundup: Orioles prolong Blue Jays’ woes
BALTIMORE – Chris Davis hit his 35th homer, Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy each had a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat Mark Buehrle and the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 Friday night. Davis upped his major league-leading home run total with a two-run drive in the second inning. Only Barry Bonds (39 in 2001), […]