American businesses are constantly reviewing plans to keep their dreams alive. Owners and managers worry about how much they can get back for every dollar they spend investing in their business or providing goods or services for customers. But our federal government seems to think differently. Our federal deficit continues to grow, and now our […]
2013
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Posted inJournal Tribune
Three Superfoods That Can Improve Your Health
(StatePoint) In a world where fatty, fried and frosted foods are often the cheapest, quickest and most readily available options, it can be easy to forget the true purpose of eating — to healthfully fuel our bodies. “The higher-quality fuel you put in your body, the better you will function. The right diet can potentially […]
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Descoteaux to resign as Biddeford football coach
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford football coach Scott Descoteaux is expected to give his resignation to school officials on Tuesday, Biddeford Athletic Director Dennis Walton said earlier today. Descoteaux is stepping down after six seasons with the program to advance his career in education, Walton said. Descoteaux, who has a master’s degree in education, wants to become […]
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Some residents offended by mayor’s bill
BIDDEFORD — Several residents took offense to comments made by Mayor Alan Casavant in the Saturday edition of the Journal Tribune, in reference to the November vote on the city’s superintendent residency requirement. Casavant, who is also a state representative for House District 137, is sponsoring legislation to eliminate the residency requirement for school superintendents […]
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TV, Internet can improve legislative proceedings
Efforts to improve the legislative process in the State of Maine are under way, with one improvement beginning this week and another still in bill format. Both are progressive, smart uses of technology that we hope are successful. The first is the Maine Capitol Connection channel, a new project of Maine Public Broadcasting that went […]
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Off Beat: Polar dare
Some ocean dippers take the plunge for charity, some for f-f-f-fun.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Off Beat: Polar dare
Some ocean dippers take the plunge for charity, some for f-f-f-fun.
Posted inSports
Bruins take over Northeast lead, edge Canadiens
MONTREAL – Linemates Tyler Seguin and David Krejci scored in the opening 2:05 of the third period, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. The victory moved the Bruins (7-1-1) into sole possession of first place in the Northeast Division and kept Montreal (6-3) from taking over […]