The York County CareerCenter in Springvale continues its workshop programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. CareerCenters can assist businesses by offering workshops on location, at local businesses or other organizations at no cost. The following workshops and programs will be held at the CareerCenter in […]
February 2015
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Rose, Bulls top Cavs heading into All-Star break
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose drove hard to the rim and heard those familiar “MVP! MVP!” chants from the crowd. The star point guard was in top form, and so were the Bulls. Rose scored 30 points, and Chicago handed Cleveland just its second loss in 16 games, beating the Cavaliers 113-98 Thursday night. Pau Gasol […]
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Portland Diocese names new superintendent
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s Roman Catholic schools have a new superintendent. Portland Bishop Robert Deeley on Wednesday named Jim King to oversee 10 elementary and middle schools and three high schools across the state. Combined, the schools have more than 3,000 students. King, who officially takes over July 1, is currently the interim director of […]
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High schoolers soar in NH; only ski jumping state
NEWPORT, N.H. — On a crisp February night at the rim of the forest behind New Hampshire’s Newport High School, Ruby Spitz perches on long, wide skis at the edge of a steep ramp, 65 feet above the ground and peering down at a snowy, brightly lit landing hill. This is a rare bird: A […]
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Biddeford man pleads not guilty to manslaughter
ALFRED — A Biddeford man pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and leaving the scene of an accident at York County Superior Court in Alfred Thursday morning. Biddeford police say that on Nov. 23, Shane R. Jones, 26, ran over his mother, Kimberly Jones, in the driveway of their residence […]
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Non-profit seeking voting support
Community Care, a state wide non-profit agency based in Bangor, is included in the selection of non-profit nominees who hope to win $5,000 in the Bangor Savings Bank annual program to help non-profit agencies, Community Matters More. Community Care supports some of the neediest and most vulnerable children, families, and individuals in Maine. It assists […]
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Sex charges filed against volunteer
PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) — A former church youth volunteer in Bluefield is facing new charges of sexual abuse involving children. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports that an indictment has been returned against 56-year-old Timothy Probert. Probert was arrested in December 2013 on three dozen counts of child sexual abuse-related charges. Sgt. M.D. Clemons of the […]
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Editorial Roundup
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers around New England: The Hartford (Conn.) Courant, Feb. 5: The U.S. Senate took a first step toward stemming the horrifying epidemic of suicide by armed services veterans. It’s long overdue and desperately needed. On Feb. 3, the Senate unanimously passed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans bill, […]
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Noble/Wells handles Westbrook with care in 6-2 win
GORHAM — When Noble/Wells matched up against Westbrook in a Western Class A boys hockey game earlier this season, the Knights eased to a 10-1 victory, one of their most-lopsided wins of the season. In the rematch on Thursday at USM Ice Arena, there was no way the Knights were going to top that. Using […]