BATON ROUGE, La. — The following local residents were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Samantha Martemucci of Arundel and Jared Prugar of York were initiated at Ithaca College, and Robyn King and Nathan Dunn, both of Berwick, were […]
2015
Rejuvenated Spartans look to be stronger
2015 Journal Tribune Boys Tennis Preview SANFORD — A match hasn’t even been played yet, but the Sanford boys tennis team already has seen a jump from last year. And after an 0-12 campaign in 2014, any jump is a positive one. The Spartans had just seven players on the roster ”“ the bare minimum […]
Janousek performs in Colby-Sawyer ensemble
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Christina Janousek of Eliot will perform in the spring dance ensemble “Variations,” presented by Colby-Sawyer’s Fine and Performing Arts Department, on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Sawyer Fine and Performing Arts Center. Janousek is majoring in history and political studies and is a member of the class of […]
Nor’easters roll past CC
MILTON, Mass. — Rachel Schwaner, Gina Newsome, Nikki Smith and Hannah Warren combined for 13 goals as the University of New England rolled to an 18-6 CCC women’s lacrosse victory over Curry College on Tuesday afternoon at Walter Katz Field. Winning for the fourth time in five outings, the Nor’easters (4-2 CCC) level off at […]
Blackhawks’ Kane expected to return for Game 1 vs. Preds
CHICAGO — Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 of Chicago’s opening-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Both Kane and Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville confirmed the dynamic right wing is ready to return following Tuesday’s practice. “Yeah, that’s the plan,” Kane said. “It’s […]
Biddeford schools propose ‘lean’ budget
BIDDEFORD — Despite losing more than $330,000 in state subsidy, the Biddeford school budget for fiscal year 2016 is only up 0.28 percent, or about $95,000, from last year, according to documents provided by Superintendent Jeremy Ray. The largest cuts in the $33.7 million budget are in instruction and transportation; for example, the budget calls […]
Portland String Quartet slated to bring classical music to Springvale
SPRINGVALE — It has been a while since the Portland String Quartet has performed here ”“ it was about 35 years ago when they took to the stage at the former Nasson College. But they’re playing a return engagement on Saturday ”“ this time at the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum ”“ and those who appreciate […]
Cote recognized at Stonehill College
EASTON, Mass. — Biddeford native Benjamin Cote, a member of the class of 2016 at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., has been named a Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience summer 2015 scholar. The SURE program provides students with an opportunity to perform significant, publishable research under the guidance of an experienced faculty researcher at the college. […]
Boys Tennis Teams At A Glance
Biddeford Tigers Coach/years: Mark Ouellette, 13th year Last year’s results: 4-8 Key returning players: Kenny Reyes, Ashton Collins, Brady Huot, Chris Charest, Alex Millett, Adam Michel, Zach Heffernan, Trevor Jordan Key newcomers: Garren Dewitt, Jordan Bilodeau, Jace Heavey Key losses: Will Durkin, Josh McCauley Coach’s outlook: Many things to get done now that courts are […]
Defense does in Nationals in loss to Red Sox
BOSTON — The Red Sox hit the ball well for the second straight game. They won because the Washington Nationals kept having trouble fielding it. Two errors by pitcher Blake Treinen helped Boston erase a seventh-inning deficit, and the Red Sox beat Washington 8-7 Tuesday night as the Nationals struggled defensively for the second day […]