BRUNSWICK A Southport man with a history of theft and drug convictions is in custody, and another remains at large, after they allegedly tried to rob the Five County Credit Union ATM on Bath Road early this morning. Joshua A. McCarthy, 27, was arrested after a foot chase and charged with burglary, criminal mischief, refusing […]
2013
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Remedies for deadly heat: more than just staying hydrated
Remedies for deadly heat: more than just staying hydrated
Greek Festival food prep under way
Trays of baklava are shown in the kitchen of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church in Saco Monday. (LIZ GOTTHELF/Journal Tribune)
Remedies for deadly heat: more than just staying hydrated
(BPT) – Some parts of the country are experiencing record high temperatures this summer. Las Vegas hit 117 degrees and Phoenix topped the charts at 119 degrees. Salt Lake City also hit the triple digits as did several areas in California. Dry heat or not, residents and visitors were undoubtedly feeling it, and anytime the […]
Greek Festival food prep under way
SACO — It takes more than 5,000 pieces of Baklava to prepare for the annual Greek Festival at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. And though that might seem like an unfathomable amount, it all gets consumed. “Last year, it was sold out by noon on Sunday,” said parishioner Julie Agoritsas, who was supervising baking operations […]
Imported medicines can pose safety risks
Prescription drugs are pricey, and as with most other products, consumers ought to have the right to shop around for the best price. Safety, however, must take precedence when it comes to medications, and a new state law could cause more harm than good. LD 449, set to go into effect this summer, will once […]
Fayette-Staples holds on, wins in extras
Fayette-Staples center fielder Alex Fallon (center) is congratulated after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of an American Legion baseball game against Biddeford Savings on Tuesday night at St. Louis Field in Biddeford. Fallon also had a double in Fayette-Staples’ 6-3 extra-innings victory. (CAMERON DUNBAR/Journal Tribune)
Fayette-Staples holds on, wins in extras
BIDDEFORD — With a 3-0 lead and starter Matt Rutherford sailing along, it looked like Fayette-Staples of Saco was on its way to a comfortable victory over Biddeford Savings on Tuesday night at St. Louis Field. But in a game befitting the rivalry, it was never going to be that easy. Biddeford Savings, with one […]