CLEVELAND — Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has expressed remorse and asked for privacy following a 10-week stay in rehab. In his first public comments since he entered a treatment facility on Jan. 28, Manziel apologized to the Browns and their fans and acknowledged he has a long way to go to win back people’s respect. […]
2015
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
DeeAnne Townsend
BIDDEFORD — DeeAnne V. Townsend, 47, a resident of Biddeford, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 after a long, brave and courageous battle with cancer. Dee-Anne was born in Biddeford on Oct. 2, 1967, a daughter of Suzanne Lamirande Townsend of Saco, and also raised lovingly by Richard Harmon of Saco. Beloved Mother of Jessica […]
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Obama defends pursuit of sweeping trade pact
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday defended his pursuit of a sweeping trade pact as good for American workers in a global economy, dismissing fierce opposition from his own party as a “ratification of the status quo.” The challenge for the Democratic president was on stark display hours before he began speaking at a […]
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Plan to make Bible ‘official’ book derailed
By LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Bible usually unites Republicans in conservative Tennessee, but lately it is proving to be ”“ as an epistle writer put it ”“ more powerful and sharper than a double-edged sword. Legislators here are deeply divided over a proposal to make the holy text an […]
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Baha’i temple to dedicate new center
WILMETTE, Ill. (AP) — The Baha’i temple in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette will dedicate a new welcome center next month. It’s the first major architectural addition to the only Baha’i house of worship in North America since it opened in 1953.
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LeBron begins new quest to end Cleveland’s title drought
CLEVELAND — For LeBron James, his homecoming season with the Cavaliers went up, down and sometimes sideways, like three seasons rolled into one. The fourth is about to begin. The only one that matters. James has his sights set on another NBA title, and if he can capture it over the next two months, he’ll […]
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Little room for big government budget cuts
The battle continues to cut the size of government budgets and, as a result, the size of government itself. In Maine, the proposed cuts come under the cover of tax reform. In Washington, the struggle comes more openly. The federal government is now operating under a rule called “sequestration.” That effectively places a cap on […]
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Bogaerts’ single in 9th gives Red Sox a win
Mike Napoli scores on the hit, breaking a 2-2 tie with the Orioles.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Offense lets down Sea Dogs in 7-0 setback
Mike Augliera’s strong start against Trenton is wasted.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Friday’s Maine college roundup: Van Zant boosts Bowdoin baseball
The pitcher strikes out seven in a four-hitter against Tufts.