Dec. 14 marked the one-year anniversary of the day the nation was shocked to learn that 20 young children and six adults had been murdered in Newtown, Conn. The families of those who were killed continue to mourn, with some of them turning toward charity efforts or advocacy to deal with their grief. The community […]
2013
Posted inJournal Tribune
Thornton Academy’s Shaw commits to Brandeis
Thornton Academy senior Olivia Shaw steps to the free throw line during the second half of the Trojans’ 51-35 win over Portland on Monday. Shaw paced the Golden Trojans with 19 points in the victory, and has committed to play for Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. (WIL KRMALICH/Journal Tribune)
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Thornton Academy’s Shaw commits to Brandeis
SACO — Of all the things Thornton girls basketball player Olivia Shaw has to worry about during her senior season, one thing she won’t have to worry about is where she is going to play in college next year. Shaw has committed to play at Division-III Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. “It’s an extremely good […]
Posted inLife & Culture
This Week in GO
New Year’s Eve roundup / Black Francis at Asylum / A musical look back at 2013 / Movies: ‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ and ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ / Saccarappa Art Collective’s ‘Deck the Walls’
Posted inLife & Culture
Jimmy Stewart Museum on the rebound
INDIANA, Pa. — For a time it looked like the Jimmy Stewart Museum wasn’t going to make it. It’s in the actor’s hometown of Indiana, Pa. – an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh and off the radar of many fans who might want to attend. And the pool of fans is shrinking as those who grew […]
Posted inBusiness
Era ends as nation’s only primary lead smelter closes
The town has been smelting lead – and building up toxic waste – since the land was owned by Spain.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High School Skiing Preview: Teams
GIRLS 1. Yarmouth: The seven-time defending state champion shows no sign of weakening its grip on the Class B title. Juniors Ellie and Caitlin Teare, and Emma Torres lead a strong Nordic contingent, and seniors Julia Primeau and Chapin Dorsett, and sophomore Anna Bouton do likewise for Alpine. 2. Falmouth: Graduation took a chunk out […]
Posted inNews
Stressed mother would like a gift or two for three boys
Dear Portland Press Herald Toy Fund, We moved to Maine four years ago; two years later my husband left me to raise three boys alone. I work 25 hours a week, but my expenses are greater than my income. I have been searching for full-time work with benefits, but have not been successful. I would […]
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
N.H launches health care website on deadline day
The site is designed to provide state-specific information to consumers.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire destroys Waterville flooring business
The massive blaze produced smoke visible for miles.