BIDDEFORD — Air Force Airman Sean A. Norton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four […]
May 2014
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Foley has experience, dedication to serve Wells in Augusta
On Tuesday, June 10, in the Republican primary race for State House District 7, which includes most of the Town of Wells, Wells Republicans have an opportunity to nominate an individual who is well-qualified to represent the people of the town. With term limits in effect, which has necessitated Kathy Chase’s departure as our current […]
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Red Sox’ bad behavior cements sore loser status
It takes a lot for a baseball team mired in a 10-game losing streak to embarrass itself beyond the already obvious. But that’s exactly what the Boston Red Sox did on Sunday, when the team’s dugout instigated a fight because the Tampa Bay Rays’ Yunel Escobar stole a base. Yes, a fight over a stolen […]
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Drones used to research hurricanes
MIAMI — The point where the roiling ocean meets the fury of a hurricane’s winds may hold the key to improving storm intensity forecasts ”“ but it’s nearly impossible for scientists to see. That may change this summer, thanks to post-Hurricane Sandy federal funding and a handful of winged drones that can spend hours spiraling […]
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Area students win merit scholarship awards
EVANSTONN, Ill. — The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Wednesday the approximately 2,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 […]
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High School Roundup: Seagulls rout Panthers, 11-1
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Old Orchard Beach scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning and soared to an 11-1 win over North Yarmouth Academy in five innings in a WMC baseball game on Tuesday. Kendal Tatsak doubled for OOB and Dylan Creswell tripled. The Seagulls only had seven hits, but walked eight […]
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Obama seeks to recast postwar foreign policy
WASHINGTON — As the nation emerges from more than a decade of war, President Barack Obama is seeking to recast U.S. foreign policy as an endeavor aimed at building international consensus and avoiding unilateral overreach. Obama’s new approach includes $5 billion to help other countries fight terrorism and to expand funding for Defense Department intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, special operations and […]
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Bourgault graduates from Creighton Univ.
OMAHA, Neb. — Matthew Bourgault of Old Orchard Beach graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts and Sciences during Creighton University’s commencement ceremony May 17.
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Charles graduates from Flagler College
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Nicolas Charles, of Wells, recently graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Flagler College. Charles was one of approximately 354 Flagler seniors at the spring commencement ceremony held May 3 at the St. Augustine Amphitheater in St. Augustine, Fla. Flagler College is an independent, four-year, comprehensive baccalaureate college located in […]
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Down 3-1, Vogel wants simple approach
MIAMI — Frank Vogel stood with his back against a wall, seeming perfectly comfortable. He’s hoping his Indiana Pacers can do the same. The Pacers’ season of great expectation is now in great trouble, with the Miami Heat leading the Eastern Conference finals 3-1 heading into Game 5 at Indianapolis on Wednesday night. The Heat […]