2015
Media bias
I read with interest Mr. Frank Novotny’s letter to the editor on Saturday, March 28. He informed the readers of the Journal Tribune’s media bias. York County’s leading newspaper always respected readers’ political opinions. Why make changes now? “Readers’ forum” should allow Republicans’ opinions to be heard, also. Conrad Boisvert, Old Orchard Beach Editor’s note: […]
White House Brief: Things to know about Lincoln Chafee
WASHINGTON — Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee made a surprise announcement Thursday that he was considering a Democratic presidential campaign in 2016. Key things to know about Chafee: THE BRIEF Lincoln Chafee has built a reputation as a contrarian in a career that has included holding office as a Republican and as an independent. […]
12 arrested in Puerto Rican child porn case
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal authorities in Puerto Rico have arrested 12 suspects on charges of child pornography in the largest such operation in the U.S. territory. The special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in San Juan says those arrested include a former police officer, a high school teacher and an […]
Record 7 Kentucky players off to NBA draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A record seven players are leaving a mighty Kentucky team after a season that fell two wins short of a championship. They can look forward to a possible reunion in a couple of months at the NBA draft. The soon-to-be-former Wildcats gathered at their practice gym and said they will turn […]
Days numbered for Sanford potholes
SANFORD — So, you’re driving along and all of a sudden, bang. The car lurches a little, and depending on the severity of the crater in the roadway, your back may twinge a bit. Potholes. They’re the bane of motorists ”“ and public works crews don’t like them very much, either. In Sanford, the Public […]
Editorial Roundup
The Nashua (N.H.) Telegraph, April 2: It was President Lyndon Johnson who once observed that, “Whenever most senators look in a mirror, they see a president.” That undoubtedly applies to Sens. Rand Paul, Lindsay Graham and Marco Rubio, but Texas Sen. Ted Cruz may be the only one among them who looks in the mirror […]
Community Sports Notes
Sanford Parks and Rec has seats available for bus trip to Fenway Park Love baseball? Sanford Parks and Recreation has a number of seats available for the April 18 Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles game at Fenway Park. The air-conditioned bus leaves the Sanford Junior High School parking lot at 11:30 a.m. for the 4:05 […]
OOB coach Regan to retire after 21 seasons
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — In the world of sports, you will often hear people talk about a player or coach epitomizing a team or town, whether it’s Magic Johnson of the old “Showtime” Lakers or a gritty player like Brett Favre playing in a blue-collar place like Green Bay. When it comes to Old Orchard […]