BRUNSWICK Gov. Paul LePage will address the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber during a luncheon here April 10. The event will take place at The Inn At Brunswick Station, 4 Noble St., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of the luncheon is $18 per Chamber member and $25 for nonmembers and the public. Online registration is […]
2013
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High-speed chase ends in Freeport crash
FREEPORT — State police have released the identify of two people they say led police on a chase this afternoon starting in Yarmouth that ended when they crashed in Freeport. According to a press release issued by Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland, a man and woman fled after robbing a Rite Aid Pharmacy in Yarmouth […]
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Home burglarized, loaded gun stolen
PHIPPSBURG Police are looking for help from the public as they seek to identify the person who burglarized a Devil’s Highway residence and stole a loaded handgun Wednesday. Police Chief John Skroski said this morning that someone made a forced entry into the single-family home, and also stole cash. “Someone rifled through the home,” Skroski […]
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Make your house look like a ‘million dollar listing’ for less
(BPT) – A new report reveals houses are selling faster and for more money, yet another indicator of a rebounding housing market. According to the National Association of Realtors, full-year sales of previously owned homes increased by 9 percent in 2012 over the previous year. Plus, home prices jumped up 12.3 percent, the biggest percentage […]
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Deck DIY: Five tips to upgrade your outdoor living space for summer
(BPT) – From grilling and dining to simply relaxing, your home’s deck is frequently the center of family life during warm weather months. That’s why there’s no better time to give your outdoor living space the upgrade it deserves. Whether you’re building a dream deck from scratch ”“ or sprucing up an existing space ”“ […]
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Police: Man shot to death in Biddeford
Police tape blocks access to Birch Street in Biddeford Tuesday morning as police work on the scene of a reported shooting. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
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Single-gender classrooms reinforce stereotypes
A bill submitted by state Sen. John Tuttle, D-Sanford, this session that would seemingly make it easier for schools to have single-gender classes, was killed Tuesday ”“ and rightfully so. Federal law, particularly the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution as well as Title IX, prohibits limiting classes in public schools by gender ”“ […]
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A Mother’s Heartfelt Account of Managing High Blood Pressure
(BPT) – When Latoya, a writer, administrative accounting assistant, wife and mother of six, was diagnosed with hypertension, she was surprised. “I thought high blood pressure is something only the elderly get,” reflects Latoya. “I didn’t know hypertension may lead to heart attack and stroke.” Importance of Managing High Blood Pressure Latoya is just one […]