GORHAM — It didn’t matter that Charlotte Pierce was passed on the final lap of her last race of the day. Pierce, and her Thornton Academy teammates, were already champions, and the sprint medley relay all but became a victory parade for the Golden Trojans. Thornton left Bonny Eagle and the rest of the SMAA […]
2013
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Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013
Phyllis Berkhoudt, 101, of Seaside Avenue in Saco, passed away Jan. 30, 2013 at her residence. A private family burial will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Norm Garcia of The Salvation Army will officiate. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Salvation Army in Old […]
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A cool jam
Ethan Huot, 9, barrels headfirst down a snow slide on Adams Street in Biddeford Saturday during the WinterFest event. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
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A sweet path to success
Members of Girl Scout Troop 3240, who have the distinction of having sold the most cookies in Maine last year, convene for a meeting in Arundel on Wednesday, displaying the famous cookies they will soon be distributing to buyers. Back row, left to right: MacKenzie Esquivel, Louisa Strachan, Tori Williams, Brianna Hayes, Felicia Lemieux and […]
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TA girls take back SMAA track and field title
Thornton Academy’s Carly McKenna competes in the high jump Saturday at the SMAA championship meet at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. TA won the overall title by more than 50 points. (TAMMY BELANGER/Special to the Journal Tribune)
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Thumbs up to all of the students, teachers and staff who participated in community activities for Maine Catholic Schools Week, which began Saturday and runs through this week. To kick it off, children at St. James School in Biddeford baked cookies and distributed the treats to local businesses, nonprofits and other organizations ”“ including the […]
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Dental Health Matters for Pets Too
(StatePoint) There’s a good reason that one of the first things we teach children is proper tooth brushing technique. Dental health is crucial for overall health. And you may not think about it as often, but pets also require regular dental care. February, which is Pet Dental Health Month, serves as an excellent reminder for […]
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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 […]
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Nation & World Dispatches
MUNICH Iran welcomes U.S. offer of direct talks, won’t commit Iran’s foreign minister Sunday welcomed the United States’ willingness to hold direct talks with Tehran in the standoff over its nuclear program but didn’t commit to accepting the offer — insisting that Washington must show “fair and real” intentions to resolve the issue and complaining […]