HOLLIS — At the very beginning, the Hollis Center Library was barely a library at all. In 1911, a group of Hollis residents started what was known as a “circulating library,” a loose network of readers with books housed in various nooks around town. Volumes were tucked away in people’s homes, a grocery store, a […]
2013
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Pauline A. Dumont, 98, of Saco, passed away early Friday morning, on June 21, 2013, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St., Saco. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2013, […]
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Waves beat Mainers in extra innings
Sanford center fielder Anthony Papio, right, rounds third base past Ocean State third baseman Caden Bailey to score the Mainers’ second run in a 9-6, 10-inning defeat to the Waves on Friday night at Goodall Park in Sanford. (CAMERON DUNBAR/Journal Tribune)
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Looking for a theme: Park potential to be explored in Sanford
SANFORD — There’s one in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. called “Dollywood,” and of course, there’s Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California. And there’s SeaWorld and any number of other theme parks across the country. Could there be a theme park in Sanford? Some say it is an opportunity worth exploring, and two local folks […]
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Gov. LePage is embarrassing the entire state
Childish. Embarrassing. Shocking. Those are the words that come to mind when one thinks of the recent behavior of Gov. Paul LePage. Regardless of whether someone is a supporter of his policies or not, it’s impossible to condone his behavior, especially of late. It’s gotten so bad that Maine is making national headlines ”“ not […]
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Letters to the editor: Though charming, sidewalks a hazard
I recently visited Montpelier, Vt., and couldn’t resist comparing it with Portland. Since my move to Portland three years ago, I have been charmed by its historic buildings and rich cultural offerings. Montpelier has those as well. Both have excellent restaurants. Montpelier, however, won in the safe sidewalk category, having level cement sidewalks, unmarred by […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Victorino leads Red Sox victory
Shane Victorino drives in five runs and the Red Sox bullpen helps Jon Lester break a non-win streak.
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Sports Digest
GOLF Watson moves to top of leaderboard midway through Travelers Championship Bubba Watson shot a 3-under-par 67 Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Patrick Reed and Padraig Harrington after two rounds of the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn. Watson, the 2010 champion, was at 10-under 130. Four players, including 2007 champion Hunter Mahan, were […]
Posted inNation & World
Government spying: Memos point to Britain’s vast spy access
Leaked British intelligence suggests that the U.K surpasses the U.S. in eavesdropping.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Politics
Pro-marijuana group ties legalization to Portland beer fest
An organization is distributing literature which argues the drug is safer than the alcoholic drinks being touted at the festival.