OLD ORCHARD BEACH — “The Sweet Science” is returning to Old Orchard Beach for another round. After nearly a year’s hiatus, the OOB Recreation Department is bringing back its boxing program in April for any want-to-be pugilists in the southern Maine area. The two-a-week sessions, which will be held from 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays […]
2013
Posted inJournal Tribune
CBS handled gruesome b-ball injury tastefully
During the Louisville versus Duke National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s tournament basketball game on Sunday night, the Cardinals’ Kevin Ware sustained a horrific and gruesome injury to his right leg. The injury was so severe that it caused Louisville coach Rick Pitino to cry, Louisville players to collapse and the crowd of more than 20,000 […]
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Carl E. “Ty” “Chickee” Chick died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough, after a period of declining health. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, April 3 from 12-2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market St., North Berwick, immediately followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. Interment will […]
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Tips for traveling solo
Is there such a thing as a typical traveler? Not anymore. Travelers run the gamut in age, interests, preferences, likes and dislikes. For couples, families and solo travelers alike, travel preferences have never been so diverse. Nor has the world of travel been so accessible and appealing. And, if you’re thinking about traversing the world […]
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Waterboro tank goes to Hollywood
WATERBORO — The big tank comes roaring out of nowhere, flying through the air, helping the good guys do big battle with the bad guys. The movie’s called “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” and it’s in theaters now. And that unstoppable tank? It’s made in Waterboro by Howe and Howe Technologies. Brothers Mike and Geoff Howe, and […]
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OOB Rec brings back boxing program
Old Orchard Beach’s Michael Diaz works the punching bag during the Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department’s boxing program session on Monday at the OOB. (CAMERON DUNBAR/Journal Tribune)
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Portland Meetings April 3-9
Wed. 4/3 10 a.m. Portland Disabilities Commission CH Wed. 4/3 3:30 p.m. Creative Portland Corporation CH Wed. 4/3 5 p.m. Historic Preservation CH Wed. 4/3 7 p.m. CDBG Working Group CH Thur. 4/4 2 p.m. CDBG Working Group CH Thur. 4/4 5 p.m. Parks Commission 55 Portland St. Thur. 4/4 5 p.m. Landbank Commission CH […]
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People & Business
New Hires & Promotions The United Way of Greater Portland recently hired David A. D’Auteuil, of Kittery, as senior vice president of resource development. D’Auteuil has over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurial sales and marketing, most recently as vice president of new business development for Igloo Products in Katy, Texas. Cecile Aitchison has been […]