WASHINGTON — For all the talk of Republican House Speaker John Boehner being trapped by the quarrel over funding the Homeland Security Department, he holds a potential escape key, if he’s willing to use it: cooperative Democrats. Aides say he doesn’t like it, but Boehner sometimes relies on Democrats to help pass measures that many […]
February 2015
Posted inJournal Tribune
The Pines looks to gain for-profit status, TIF money
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Pines retirement community is looking to change its Oceanview Manor cottages from a non-profit entity to a for-profit entity to receive federal tax credits, and is asking the town to approve a Tax Increment Financing District to allow a portion of future tax bills to go back to the retirement […]
advertisement
Posted inJournal Tribune
US looks to aid Syrian refugees amid security concerns
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s commitment to take in potentially thousands of Syrian refugees is raising national security concerns among law enforcement officials and some congressional Republicans who fear clandestine radicals could slip into the country among the displaced. The administration has vowed to help those who fled the civil war by providing homes, furniture, English […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Kennebunk Free Library to offer mini-golf this weekend
KENNEBUNK — Those looking to take a break from their cabin fever are invited to come to the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St., Kennebunk on Saturday night, Feb. 28, and Sunday afternoon, March 1, to play mini-golf. An 18-hole golf course will be set up throughout the library, along with twists and turns and […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Gerard Labbe
ARUNDEL — Jerry (Gerard) E. Labbe, 79, of Arundel, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. He was born Sept. 21, 1935 in Arundel, a son of Ernest and Phebe (Jalbert) Labbe, and was educated in Biddeford Schools. He served in the U.S. Army, honorably discharged in October 1959. On Oct. […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
A riotous romp with ‘Guys and Dolls’
Guys and Dolls” that fabulous fluff of a Broadway musical is being revived and regaled by 30-plus actors and musicians in Portsmouth by the Seacoast Repertory Theatre. The 1950s classic musical of gambling galoots, show girls and unforgettable songs like “Luck Be a Lady Tonight” runs through March 8. A standout performance is delivered with […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Loss of PawSox will devastate city, Pawtucket officials say
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — For 40 years, Pawtucket resident Mike Shloul has lived within walking distance of McCoy Stadium, where the PawSox have played home games since 1973. “I felt like somebody died,” Shloul said of hearing the news that the Pawtucket Red Sox are leaving and might be headed to the neighboring capital city of […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Big Papi rants against new pace-of-play rules
FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Ortiz has a deliberate routine at the plate. He sounded prepared to pay for it. “I might run out of money,” Ortiz said during a colorful rant Wednesday about the new pace-of-play rule requiring hitters to keep at least one foot in the batter’s box in some instances. Ortiz said […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Feds: 3 accused in Islamic State plot vocal about beliefs
NEW YORK — Two men arrested on charges of plotting to help the Islamic State group were vocal both online and in personal conversations about their commitment and desire to join the extremists, with one of them speaking of shooting President Barack Obama to “strike fear in the hearts of infidels,” federal authorities said. The […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Republicans seek the perfect candidate
WASHINGTON — Let’s say, for a moment, that America has given you the job of picking the perfect candidate for president. Good luck, Mr. or Ms. Voter, deciding what they’ve got to have ”“ and what they can do without. There are all sorts of things to start the list: leadership, vision, charisma, communication skills and […]