Since the al Qaida attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, the country has been struggling with protecting individual liberties while combating terrorism. Most people have supported tougher anti-terrorism efforts, even if that meant some invasion of their privacy. But one purpose of protecting against terrorists is to allow the American system of […]
2013
Posted inJournal Tribune
Consumers must be vigilant in fighting fraud
Credit cards are convenient and generally easier to deal with than cash. In some cases, they’re even safer to carry than cash, and provide a paper trail of purchases in addition to regular receipts. Once in a while, however, we’re all reminded of how vulnerable these cards are to fraud and theft, as we were […]
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Wolverines top young Rams in final of Tiger tourney
Kennebunk’s Justin Wiggins goes up for a layup over Wiscasset’s Dale Peaslee during the Rams’ 57-52 defeat to the Wolverines in the final of the Biddeford Holiday Tournament at Tiger Gym on Friday. (WIL KRAMLICH/Journal Tribune)
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What a difference a year makes
There is an empty spot in Biddeford’s downtown and mill district now that the Maine Energy Recovery Company waste-to-energy incinerator has been demolished. In November 2012, the city purchased the incinerator that many blamed for the stagnation of the city’s downtown with the intent to close it and tear it down. Although there is still […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Paul Blair, famed center fielder for the Orioles, dies at 69
The eight-time Gold Glove winner helped Baltimore win World Series crowns in 1966 and 1970.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Paul Blair, famed center fielder for the Orioles, dies at 69
The eight-time Gold Glove winner helped Baltimore win World Series crowns in 1966 and 1970.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Lasting ideas about masculinity beget lopsided gender revolution
Data and surveys show that men remain rare in stereotypically feminine positions.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Immigrant backers join forces to oppose LePage rule change
The governor wants to keep asylum seekers from receiving state-funded General Assistance money.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Copts view Egypt’s turbulence as a test of faith
The Christian sect feels particularly imperiled in a country roiled by violent political upheaval.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Frederic Back, animator of short films, dies at 89
Human disregard for the natural world was one of the topics that dominated the Oscar winner’s work.