BIDDEFORD — Through a competitive process, four Biddeford Middle School students were selected to participate in the John Philip Sousa National Honor Bands ”“ New England Region, which performed April 24-26 at Gorham Middle School. The band members included seventh-graders Olivianna Bridges, who plays the flute, and Alyssa Landry, trombone, and eighth-graders Jared Bayley, baritone […]
May 2014
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Juan Formell, 71
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban musician Juan Formell, who for more than four decades was the driving force behind the big band salsa orchestra Los Van Van, died Thursday. He was 71. An anchor on Cuban state television said Formell passed “suddenly” but did not give a cause of death. Formell received a Latin Grammy in […]
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Judge rules Arkansas voter ID law unconstitutional
But he keeps it in place for an impending election.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Boehner to create special panel on Benghazi
The State Department calls the notion that it has stonewalled congressional investigations ‘just false.’
Posted inLife & Culture
Acclaimed theater director Nicholas Martin dies at 75
He earned a Tony nomination for ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ in 2013.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Mormons mull low conversion rate
The faith’s membership has not risen appreciably despite increasing numbers of missionaries.
Posted inNews
Maine 2014 governor’s race donations by town: Interactive map
A look at there the candidates are getting their financial support.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Young Yachtsmen come of age, stun Waynflete
PORTLAND—There was little buzz surrounding the Falmouth girls’ lacrosse program heading into the 2014 season. Now, the secret is out. The Yachtsmen, a program in transition with a new coach, Kait Johnson, and many new players in new positions, seemed to be walking into a lion’s den Friday afternoon when they took on two-time defending […]
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ roundup: Deering pulls away in baseball
The Rams post a 9-1 victory against Thornton Academy.
Posted inElections, Maine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics
Gubernatorial contributions show contenders’ geographic appeal
Michaud draws from all over the state while LePage and Cutler tout strong pockets of support.