The Providence (R.I.) Journal, Feb. 6: When it comes to their children’s health, most parents are highly concerned about making the best choices. But a new and deplorable anti-vaccine movement has helped fan an outbreak of measles, potentially far more dangerous to children than time-tested vaccines. Parents who eschew vaccination for the sake of their […]
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Chicago LL team stripped of US title
CHICAGO — Little League International has stripped Jackie Robinson West of the national title that the Chicago team won last summer after an investigation revealed it had falsified boundaries to field ineligible players. In a stunning Wednesday announcement that came months after the all-black team, whose ages ranged from 11 to 13 years, captured the […]
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In Alfred, ‘Simple Gifts’ could be perfect harmony
ALFRED —Should Alfred have a town song? And if the answer is in the affirmative, should it be “Simple Gifts,” which was written by an Alfred Shaker? Voters who attend the annual Town Meeting March 28 will decide. The decision to let the townspeople decide came last week, when The Friends of Alfred Shaker Museum […]
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A dynamic duo of musicianship
The duo team of Ronald Lantz, violin and Lauara Kargul, piano were heard in concert at the Historical Museum in Springvale on the Feb. 7. Lantz is a superb violinist and while he plays second violin with the famous Portland String Quartet he is in fact a first violoinist merely playing the second part, something […]
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Outdoor Weekend aims to combat cabin fever
It’s time to get out of winter hibernation and enjoy the great outdoors. The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, a project of the Maine Outdoor Coalition, offers more than 100 events statewide from Feb.13-15, each providing a chance to get some fresh air and connect with nature. Locally, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside. […]
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CBS ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Bob Simon dies in car crash
NEW YORK — Longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Bob Simon, who covered most major overseas conflicts and news stories since the late 1960s during a five-decade career in journalism, died in a car crash. He was 73. Simon was among a handful of elite journalists, a “reporter’s reporter,” according to his executive producer, whose assignments took […]
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Jury selection wrapping up in murder trial
BANGOR (AP) — Jury selection is winding down in the trial of a Maine man who’s accused of using a phony Facebook profile to lure a teenager to her death. The pool of 100 potential jurors has been winnowed to a small number who’ll be questioned Thursday as the judge seeks to seat a panel […]
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Another juror taken off Hernandez case
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Another juror was dismissed in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, marking the second time a panelist has been removed from the case. Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh told jurors after a short session Wednesday morning that they may have noticed another empty seat […]
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Family Album
Hotel Everett, ca. 1880s, Old Orchard Beach. — Submitted by Jim Leary, Saco, courtesy of Charlie Davis ”¢ ”¢ ”¢ 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.