The word “email” used to have a hyphen in it. “E-mail.” We all wrote it that way for years. Then, seemingly without warning, the mysterious “they” decided it was time to drop the hyphen, sparing humanity from that one extra keystroke. I was never notified about this. Never got a text, never got a phone […]
2015
Posted inJournal Tribune
Ballpark officials seek repairs, engineering study
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Ballpark officials are asking the town for $13,500 to fund repairs and an engineering study. The requested funds would be in addition to the town’s initial intended annual funding of $5,000 for The Ballpark. After sitting idle for more than 20 years, The Ballpark became actively used a few years ago […]
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New hirings made in county government
ALFRED — York County Commissioners approved the hiring Wednesday of three people ”“ one of them for a short-term position ”“ but agreed to look at how they’ll handle part-time positions at their next session. Approved to fill a full-time patrol deputy’s vacancy in the York County Sheriff’s Office is Dan Bean, who has been […]
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Measure proposed to limit dissemination of criminal records
AUGUSTA — A measure that would limit the dissemination of criminal records for very low-level crimes, such as shoplifting, committed by a person under the age of 21, was proposed this week. “I strongly believe that people deserve a second-chance,” said Democratic State Senator Linda Valentino of Saco, the sponsor of the bill, in a press […]
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New plan proposed for Arundel intersection
ARUNDEL — Representatives from the Maine Department of Transportation were on hand Thursday evening at the Mildred L. Day school to present a plan to reorganize the intersection of Route 111, New Road and Old Alfred Road near the Arundel-Biddeford border. The new plan would involve diverting Old Alfred Road west to meet New Road, […]
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Local standouts prominent on winter all-star teams
After a top-notch winter sports season, local athletes were honored in abundance. Here’s a glimpse at players who were named to postseason all-star teams. Boys’ basketball Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland’s boys’ basketball teams made the playoffs this winter and not surprisingly, both the Southwestern Maine Activities Association and Western Maine Conference all-star teams […]
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South Sports Roundup
Maine Juniors volleyball players on national Watch List Five local Maine Juniors volleyball players are among 10 from the area chosen for the 2015 “Watch List” by the Junior Volleyball Association. Players include Cape Elizabeth’s Katie Connolly and Maggie Dadmun, Greely’s Kayley Cimino and Scarborough’s Kayla Savage and Emma Tirrell. The girls will be eligible […]
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Mid-Coast standouts prominent on winter all-star teams
After a top-notch winter sports season, local athletes were honored in abundance. Here’s a glimpse at players who were named to postseason all-star teams. Boys’ basketball The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A boys’ basketball first-team featured Shyheim Ulrickson of Mt. Ararat. Brunswick’s Alex Bandouveres made the second-team. The Class B Coastal first-team included Morse’s […]
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Southern Maine Warriors enjoy triumphant season
The Scarborough-based Southern Maine Warriors, a 7th grade boys’ basketball travel team, enjoyed a winning season this winter in the Boys’ and Girls’ Club league in Portland. The Warriors got to the semifinals of the playoffs before losing to eventual champion Falmouth. From left: Evan Morgan, Max Largerquist, John Nappi, Sal DeBenedetto, Matt Franoeur, Dan […]
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Bats sing as Red Sox defeat Twins, 8-5
Pedroia drives in two runs, Sandoval has two hits and Napoli sends one over the fence.