GREENWOOD — Biddeford senior Curtis Paradis captured his third career state championship on Wednesday as he captured the gold in the giant slalom at the Class A Ski State Championships. Paradis, who was injured during last year’s state meet, finished with a combined time 1:26.31 in his two runs to capture the crown. The Biddeford […]
February 2015
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PSO explores an array of genres
The second concert of 2015 by the Portland Symphony Orchestra took place at Merrill Auditorium on Tuesday under the direction of Music Director Robert Moody. As Sunday’s concert was cancelled because of the blizzard, I do not believe that there was an empty seat in the house, cold or no cold. This was an unusual […]
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Most Americans favor higher minimum wage
WASHINGTON — Most Americans support increasing the minimum wage, as well as requiring employers to provide paid sick leave and parental leave, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. All three were proposed by President Barack Obama during his recent State of the Union address as ways to increase protections for American workers. But the […]
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Pilon disputes city administrator’s contract
SACO — The mayor disagrees with the city attorney about the validity of the city administrative contract, and has retained an attorney to represent his opinion. City Administrator Richard “Rick” Michaud announced in June that he was retiring effective Dec. 31. In August, after negotiating with the City Council, he decided to sign a two […]
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Witness: After killing, Hernandez said endorsements are gone
FALL RIVER, Mass. — New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez matter-of-factly told witnesses that his endorsement days were over, according to testimony Wednesday from his fiancee’s uncle, who said the conversation happened a day after a slaying Hernandez would eventually be charged in. Azia Jenkins was called to the stand in Hernandez’s murder trial by […]
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Family Album
Cascade Lounge with famous fireplace on left, ca. 1940s. From an old postcard. — 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. 319, with any questions.
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City officials want two turnpike exits in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Currently, drivers traveling on I-95 have two options for getting to downtown Biddeford ”“ both of which are often rife with traffic jams, especially during peak morning and afternoon commuting hours. They can either get off of Exit 32 in Biddeford and travel northeast along Route 111, through the often-congested Five Points intersection, […]
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Gov. huddles with Mass. commuter rail operators
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker, stepping up his direct response to weather-related public transit breakdowns, said Wednesday he was tired of “excuses” and insisted the contractor that operates the state’s commuter rail system improve service and keep customers better informed. Baker met privately in his Statehouse office with top representatives of Keolis Commuter Services, amid […]
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Oilers top Bruins in 12th round of shootout
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Not knowing what he was doing in the shootout didn’t seem to faze Martin Marincin. The Oilers defenseman from Slovakia scored the lone shootout goal in the 12th round, and Edmonton snapped a two game skid with a 4-3 victory over the struggling Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. The teams had […]
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Walker hires staff in NH as he eyes White House
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has expanded his political team to New Hampshire, hiring a senior adviser to lead his efforts in the early primary state as he moves closer to a likely 2016 presidential run. Walker’s political fundraising committee confirmed Wednesday that Andy Leach, who has worked on New Hampshire campaigns since […]