BRUNSWICK A wary Town Council waded into national politics Monday, adding Brunswick’s voice to a growing movement calling for a constitutional amendment to limit the influence of money in politics. Councilors voted 6-3 to accept a petition asking them to approve a municipal resolution backing a constitutional amednment that would reverse the 2008 U.S. Supreme […]
2013
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Phippsburg woman injured
BATH A Phippsburg woman complained of neck pain Monday night after her 2003 Saturn SUV sideswiped a 1999 Dodge Caravan driven by a Wiscasset woman on the viaduct along the Sagadahoc Bridge. Bath police Lt. Stan Cielinski said this morning that Marie Gilliam, 27, was taken to Mid Coast Hospital via Bath Rescue. Gilliam and […]
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Three Tips to Help Couples Plan Their Financial Future
(StatePoint) Experts say that with good communication and solid planning, couples can put themselves in the right position to build a solid financial future together. “American couples across all demographics need to spend time talking about financial and retirement issues sooner rather than later,” says Tim Johnson, chief investment strategist for Lincoln Financial Network. “A […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Monday, Feb. 4, 2013
David W. Cote, 59, of Sanford, died at his home on Feb. 2, 2013 after a period of declining health. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, located at 29 Winter St. in Sanford. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked […]
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A sweet path to success
Girl Scout cookie order sheets are currently circulating around southern Maine ”“ and the country, for that matter ”“ marking that special time of year when the bright, colorful rectangular boxes will be making their way into the homes of many, many American families. The annual cookie sale means Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Tagalongs and […]
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A cool jam
BIDDEFORD — Snowboarders and skiers, atop a giant, downhill run that was outfitted with rails and jumps for maximum air, did not have a typical sweeping mountain vista and tree-dotted landscape as their setting, but the streets and buildings of downtown Biddeford. To their right stood the multistory stone facades of lower Adams Street; to […]
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This Valentine’s Day – Can Improving Your Finances Improve Your Romance?
(StatePoint) Talking about money can be difficult. While we’re taught to avoid the potentially sensitive topic in polite conversation, there’s at least one person with whom you need to be able to have frequent and honest financial conversations — your partner or spouse. This Valentine’s Day, take the opportunity to strengthen your relationship by understanding […]