WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing grew slightly last month and factory hiring increased. The modest gain suggests the economy entered the new year with some momentum. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its index of manufacturing activity rose in December to 50.7. That’s up from a reading of 49.5 in the November, which […]
2013
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Chain saw sculptor cuts his way to reality TV
MEDWAY, Mass. W hen Jesse Green wields a chain saw, it’s not to clear away trees or get firewood. It’s to make art. The Medway resident has been carving wood sculptures with a chain saw for 15 years, creating cartoon-style figures for people, organizations and businesses all around the country. “I’ve always loved wood,” said […]
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13-year-old girl has passion for car racing
MONTAGUE, Mass. Michelle Leh has been driving for two years, has crashed twice and has racked up her first stock car racing win, all by the age of 13. Michelle began racing in the Young Guns youth division at Monadnock Speedway in New Hampshire at the age of 12, feeding a passion sparked watching NASCAR […]
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THIS WEEK IN THE CIVIL WAR
President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation takes effect on Jan. 1, 1863. This landmark document comes as a divided nation nears its third year of grinding, grueling warfare. The proclamation doesn’t end slavery outright, but it declares that those held as slaves in the states in rebellion against the Union “are, and henceforward shall be free.” […]
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OOB bids farewell to ‘The Voice of The Ballpark’
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A local legend has passed away. Lucien Huot, 82, known for his singing, his stories and his love for the community, died New Year’s Day. Huot, who was battling cancer, never complained about pain, and died peacefully, holding his wife’s hand, according to his son, David Huot. In early December, Lucien […]
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Third quarter dooms Trojans in loss
Quinn Richardson-Newton (32) shoots over Gorham’s Jon Woods (3) during the first half of the Trojans’ 60-56 loss at Gorham High School on Wednesday. He led all scorers with 19 points. (WIL KRAMLICH/Journal Tribune)
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Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
Donna Lucille Shaw Ambler, 85, of Sanford, died on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at the Greenwood Center in Sanford. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4 at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main St. in Springvale. Interment will take place in the spring at Riverside […]
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OOB bids farewell to ‘The Voice of The Ballpark’
Lucien Huot is pictured at the Dec. 4 Old Orchard Beach Town Council meeting with Town Council Vice Chairwoman Laura Bolduc and Town Council Chairwoman Sharri MacDonald. MacDonald and Bolduc presented Huot with a town proclamation for his service to Old Orchard Beach and a plaque recognizing him as “The Voice of The Ballpark.” (LIZ […]
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Action on historic Lincoln Mill clock tower is overdue
After five years of allowing the Lincoln Mill clock tower to rot on the ground, the City of Biddeford has finally taken the step of summonsing the mill’s owners for a “blighted vacant structure.” We’re glad that Codes Enforcement Officer Roby Fecteau has brought the summons against mill co-owners Christopher Betjemann III and Greg Bennett, […]
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Third quarter dooms Trojans in loss
GORHAM — Thornton Academy had it all working against Gorham before halftime. But whatever momentum the Trojans carried into the break stayed in the locker room, as the Rams sprinted ahead in the third quarter and then held on for a 60-56 win at Gorham High School Wednesday. Thornton started off cold, as Gorham sandwiched […]