SANFORD — When Scott Heath walked off the diamond at Goodall Park on April 30 after his Westbrook Blue Blazes had crushed Sanford 14-0 in an SMAA baseball game, a game in which Heath drove in three runs, he probably never have imagined he’d ever step onto the field again. But last Thursday, Heath, now […]
2013
Posted inJournal Tribune
America was built on immigration
The Fourth of July is America’s birthday. Each year, at this time, we celebrate the freedom our nation reached for on July 4, 1776, when a group of patriots published the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration stated that we no longer owed allegiance to Britain, and “that all men are created equal, that they are […]
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Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Pickup trucks lead big surge in sales by automakers
DETROIT — Ford sales rose 13 percent in June from a year earlier, while Chrysler’s increased 8 percent and General Motors’ were up 6 percent as pickup trucks continue to be the big showroom attraction. Buoyed by rising consumer confidence and easier credit, automakers expected to post the strongest month since 2007. Sales increased 12.9 […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Craft beer in a can? Can do!
With some tweaks, cans are making a comeback among large and small craft brewers.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Spring thrills won't soon be forgotten
The 2013 spring sports season was short, sweet and successful for local athletes and teams. Highlights were plentiful. Waynflete’s girls’ lacrosse team repeated as Class B state champions, but this time, the Flyers had company at the pinnacle as Cheverus won its first championship, in Class A. Boys’ lacrosse saw Cheverus repeat as regional champion, […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: July 4-10
Cumberland Mon. 7/8 7 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 7/9 6:30 p.m. Twin Brook Advisory Committee TH Wed. 7/10 6 p.m. Val Halla Board of Trustees TH Freeport Mon. 7/8 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park Commission FCC Tues. 7/9 6:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop TH Wed. 7/10 6 p.m. Project Review Board TH Wed. 7/10 6 […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Portland Sports Roundup
McAuley basketball camp upcoming McAuley’s Topscore basketball camp will have a new director this year, Billy Goodman, the two-time Lions championship coach. The day camp, which has existed for over 30 years, is open to all girls ages 9-14 and runs the weeks of July 8th and 15th. FMI, 797-3892 or mcauley.org. PAYSA fall rec […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport Police Beat: July 4
Arrests 6/24 at 8:54 p.m. Fernando Curiel Saldana, 33, of Black Cherry Drive, Brunswick, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Brandon Paxton on a charge of operating under the influence. 6/24 at 11:31 p.m. Gregory Owen, 45, of Cody Lane, Lisbon Falls, was arrested on Woodside Lane by Officer Jerod Verrill on an outstanding […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Lackey’s a healthy winner
John Lackey wins his fourth straight decision to go above .500 for the first time since late 2011.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs: Starting well, ending better
Keith Couch’s first-game pitching and Travis Shaw’s homer in the second game put the sweep away.