An early rural mail carrier is shown in Saco on this old postcard, making a stop to deliver the mail. — Submitted by Jim Leary, Saco ”¢ ”¢ ”¢ Readers are invited to submit old photographs for use in this weekly feature. Call the News Department at the Journal Tribune, 282-1535, Ext. 329, with any […]
October 2014
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Nor’easters down Johnson & Wales
CRANSTON, R.I. — An early goal by Matthew Christie and eight saves from Aidan McParland helped lead the University of New England men’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Johnson & Wales University in a non-conference match Wednesday night at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Athletic Complex. The win improves the Nor’easters to 7-3-1 on the year ”“ […]
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Bruins beat Flyers 2-1 in season opener
BOSTON — Now in his 10th NHL season, Chris Kelly doesn’t get goose bumps the way he used to. But the Boston Bruins forward confessed to a bit of insomnia as he prepared for opening night against the Philadelphia Flyers. “The home opener is always enjoyable,” Kelly said after scoring the game-winner in Boston’s 2-1 […]
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Lawrence Curit
SACO — Lawrence Harland Curit, 65, of Saco, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Sanford on May 8, 1949, a son of Eloise Annie Curit. Larry was employed as a truck driver for more than 45 years, most recently at Dayton Sand and Gravel. […]
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Gunshots remain concern in K’port
On my bike ride recently, I heard target practice on the street where I live. Even more disturbing, there were gunshots (not target practice) very near my backyard. I live in the area between the Whitten Hill Road, the Guinea Road, and the Goose Rocks Road in Kennebunkport and my land is posted. Yet, anytime […]
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Emotional toll taxes military drone operators
SAN DIEGO — President Barack Obama has assured Americans he opposes sending U.S. ground troops to crush Islamic extremists in Iraq and Syria ”“ well aware the country is not ready to return to the battlefield with its war wounded still recovering from a decade of conflict. But airmen have been sent back into combat […]
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New Jersey Transit sues insurers over Sandy pay
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit is suing its insurers for more help paying to repair damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. The agency filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month claiming that Lloyds of London and other insurance companies capped payments after Sandy at $100 million.
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NFL owners’ meetings focus on personal conduct
NEW YORK — The 2014 NFL fall meetings were like none before. It was more like a crisis management clinic. Roger Goodell met Wednesday with the full body of NFL owners for the first time since several missteps by the league involving personal conduct incidents. The agenda was filled with discussion of domestic violence and […]
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New façade program for downtown Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Improving the look of Biddeford downtown will attract more businesses and visitors to the area, according to the Heart of Biddeford’s executive director. That’s why the Maine Street Makeover program is providing beautification matching grants to downtown businesses. On Sept. 16, city council approved expending $60,000 in Tax Increment Financing district funds on […]
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Hong Kong’s ‘silent majority’ critical of protests
HONG KONG — When Beijing cracked down on student protesters in Tiananmen Square in 1989, Bobby Yim was among many in Hong Kong who sympathized with the demonstrators and angrily denounced the Chinese government. But 25 years later, his views on China have changed ”“ and he couldn’t muster any support for the students now […]