Teens sometimes behave badly, but accountability at home reduces the chances of tragic results.
2014
Friday, Jan. 3, 2014
Eugene C. Julien, 79, of Saco, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St. in Saco. A visiting hour will be from 10-11 a.m. A spring burial will be held […]
Champion of Rotary Park recognized
BIDDEFORD — When Eileen and Rudy Danis moved to the Boom Road in Saco in the 1950s, they had a lovely view of the Saco River. Although the Biddeford dump was located on the other side of the river, in the early years in their home it didn’t impinge much on their view or enjoyment […]
Saying ‘cheese’ to ripples and discomfort
How’s my new head shot? Y’like it? It’s one of about four photos ever taken of me that doesn’t make me depressed. This is saying something. In order for a portrait to not convince me that a ski mask should be grafted permanently onto my face, the photo has to meet several conditions: A) It […]
Progress on military assaults is promising
Figures released last week showing a 50 percent increase in the number of sexual assaults reported across the military’s branches are at once heartening and disturbing. It is great to hear that more service members are coming forward to report these crimes, but it’s also a major concern that so many service members have to […]
Rowling lawyer fined for client breach
He told his wife’s friend Rowling was the author of a book written by Robert Galbraith.
Doctor convicted of manslaughter for a legal 1973 abortion dies at 74
His conviction was later overturned in a high-profile case.
Ecomaine’s big surplus means municipalities may get windfall
The trash-burning plant’s board may end a $2.5 million annual charge, but a critic says it also could return money to member communities.
Press Herald Toy Fund receives letter of thanks
The fund aimed to provide toys for up to 7,000 children.
Poll finds Americans with pessimistic outlook
The survey shows Americans have little confidence that the federal government can make real progress.