NEW YORK — The Cleveland Cavaliers would prefer to be known for being good, not lucky. Maybe next year. For now, disappointment is replaced by disbelief, as even they are amazed by their remarkable run of lottery luck. “It was incredible,” general manager David Griffin said Tuesday. “When Cleveland didn’t pop up at nine, I […]
May 2014
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Andrews graduates from Florida Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Brittaney Andrews of Kennebunk recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Business.
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King’s work in class inspired volunteer
I have had the wonderful opportunity to have William “Bill” King as my instructor for several criminal justice classes at Husson University over the last few years. He is an engaging and insightful instructor who strives to provide a dynamic learning experience for his students. Through his teaching and the way in which he talks […]
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Yolande Y. Corbeil
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — Yolande Y. (Demers) Corbeil, 84, of South Windsor, beloved wife of Albert Corbeil, died peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. She was preceded in death by: her sisters, Paulette Beaudoin and Jeannine Martel. Along with her husband, Albert, of over 59 years, she leaves: her […]
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James, Wade help Heat even series
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James and Dwyane Wade followed the same old script Tuesday night. When Miami got into trouble, the All-Star duo bailed out the Heat. Again. James scored the first six points in a decisive 12-2 run, and combined with Wade for Miami’s final 20 points in an 87-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers […]
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Poland man sentenced for stealing VA benefits
PORTLAND (AP) — A Poland man has been sentenced to three years of probation, six months of which must be served in home confinement, for stealing about $10,000 in mileage reimbursements from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Steven Chartier was also ordered to pay restitution at sentencing in federal court this week. He pleaded […]
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Power line company files for Canada-to-U.S. permit
MONTPELIER, Vt. — An energy project developer formally asked the U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday for approval to build a 1,000-megawatt, underwater and underground power line to bring Canadian power to New England by way of Vermont. TDI New England said it has filed a presidential permit application with the Energy Department for a […]
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Maine appoints new corrections security chief
AUGUSTA (AP) — Longtime Maine prison guard Gary LaPlante is the new director of security for the Maine Department of Corrections. The department announced LaPlante’s appointment Wednesday. LaPlante became a guard at the Maine State Prison in Thomaston more than 25 years ago and has served as a sergeant, correctional investigator and correctional captain in […]
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Poll: More stressful to care for spouse than mom
WASHINGTON — You promise “in sickness and in health,” but a new poll shows becoming a caregiver to a frail spouse causes more stress than having to care for Mom, Dad or even the in-laws. Americans 40 and older say they count on their families to care for them as they age, with good reason: […]
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Biddeford Venture Crew takes 1st place in shooting competition
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford Venture Crew 308 recently competed in a Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation competition. At the competition, which took place at the Sig Sauer Academy in Exeter, N.H., the squad of four competed in the Sr. Rim Fire 22LR Division. They won first place in their division and were awarded grant money in the […]