May 2014
The Dragonflies and The Monkeys (a Filipino folktale)
One day, a dragonfly was traveling from the northernmost island of the Philippines — Luzon — down south to Mindanao. The air was steamy, and the sun was high in the sky. After many hours, the poor dragonfly was exhausted, but she still had a long way to go. “I’ll rest awhile,” she decided, and […]
Sports Briefs
Kevin Love on trading block MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Throughout most of last season, Minnesota Timberwolves remained steadfast in their stance that they would not consider trading Kevin Love. They were determined instead to convince the All-Star forward that he should sign an extension to remain after next season. With the NBA draft lottery coming up […]
Embracing citizenship
Thornton Academy students from Devin Beliveau’s history class make a presentation to city councilors at recent Saco City Council meeting at City Hall. The presentation was part of Project Citizen, a curricular program through the Center for Civic Education that promotes participation in local and state government.
Pujols, Angels down Rays
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a pair of solo homers against David Price, and Matt Shoemaker took a shutout into the seventh inning to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Sunday. Pujols drove an 0-2 pitch over the center-field fence in the first inning. The three-time NL MVP […]
Thumbnails
thumb”¢nail (thum’nail’) …2. anything quite small or brief, as a small drawing or short essay Thumbs up to the free skin cancer screenings being offered throughout York County, through Southern Maine Health Care and the Cancer Care Center, and also to the effort to get the word out about being […]
Train derailment fuels sleep apnea screening talks
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A deadly Metro-North train derailment last year in which the “dazed” engineer was found to have sleep apnea has pushed the commuter railroad to look into establishing screening for the condition, which could include measuring operators’ necks and asking them and their spouses about snoring habits. Metro-North spokesman Aaron Donovan confirmed […]
Todd finishes bogey-free for 1st win at Byron Nelson
IRVING, Texas — Brendon Todd was overcome by excitement and relief walking toward the 18th green for the final putts in his first PGA Tour victory. “Even some joy, some joyful tears,” Todd said. Closing with bogey-free 4-under 66, Todd won the Byron Nelson Championship. The two-stroke victory Sunday over Mike Weir came with a […]
Kortes earns corrections manager certification
York County Jail Capt. Timothy Kortes was recently awarded certification as a certified corrections manager by the American Correctional Association. Kortes is in charge of jail operations. Certification as a CCM is based upon experience and accomplishments in the field of corrections. Applicants must complete a comprehensive examination testing their knowledge in managing human resources, […]