SANFORD — Mort Mather of Wells will be reading excerpts from his new novel, A Stone’s Throw: Orvie’s Stories, at Goodall Memorial Library in downtown Sanford ta 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. This first novel is a collection of stories about a young boy, Orvie, who tells about life as he sees it growing up in […]
November 2016
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Normand R. Verville
BIDDEFORD—Normand R. Verville, 85, of Biddeford died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 25, 1931 in Biddeford, a son of Emile N. and Lillian (Dube) Verville and was educated at St. Joseph and St. Andre’s schools before attending the high school of […]
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Virginia M. Bagley
Virginia M. (Pesce) Bagley, 78, of Old Orchard Beach, formerly of Saco, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Portland, on May 28, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Josephine (Pratico) Pesce. Virginia, or “Ginny” as many called her, […]
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SIS donates to veterans programs
SANFORD—SIS Bank is back at it again, sharing in some Patriots spirit and spreading goodwill in the community with the “SIS Touchdowns for Good” initiative. After kicking off in September, SIS has already donated $800 to two different nonprofit organizations in the seacoast region. New England’s two back-up quarterbacks combined to throw four touchdown passes […]
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Students praise value of technology in school
SACO — Students at Thornton Academy Middle School say technology has helped enhance their education and make scheduling more efficient. Technology can, as seventh-grader Scout Nasse said, help “take it up a level.” For example, technology can be used for interactive, real-time learning opportunities and allow students to incorporate multimedia when working on projects. Eighth-grader […]
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TA earns ‘Apple School of Distinction’ award
SACO — Officials at Thornton Academy say that technology has enhanced learning environments, and they aren’t the only ones to take notice. The school has been recognized as an Apple School of Distinction, an award that acknowledges schools for innovation, leadership and educational excellence. The school received the recognition for its 1:1 iPad initiative, which, […]
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2016 Journal Tribune girls soccer awards
Most Valuable Player Hannah Niles, Thornton Academy Rookie of the Year Mia Banglmaier, Kennebunk All-Stars Chantel Gagnon, Biddeford Claudia Janelle, Biddeford Vanessa Hodge, Sanford Megan O’Connell, Sanford Summer Camire, Sanford Elizabeth Bell, Thornton Academy Abbey Carignan, Thornton Academy Alyanna Beaudoin, Thornton Academy Kerrigan Goudreau, Thornton Academy Hallie Schwartzman, Kennebunk Kendall Dolan, Kennebunk Sarah Thill, Kennebunk […]
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Dedication drove MVP Niles to a stellar season
By ALEX SPONSELLER Associate Sports Editor After a slow start to the 2016 season, the Thornton Academy girls soccer team cruised to a 4-1 finish and qualified for a spot in the Class A South playoffs. A major part of the Trojans’ improved play was the emergence of sophomore Hannah Niles, who’s red-hot finish propelled […]
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Icebreaker tournament warms up preseason
BIDDEFORD– In the Earl Goodwin Icebreaker tournament the games are pre-season and the most experienced team doesn’t keep score. At Biddeford Ice Arena Saturday, Thornton Academy, Noble, Gorham, and the MOB (Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle) varsity hockey teams faced off before a once-a-year Thornton Academy alumni game. Thornton Academy’s varsity played three scrimmage games Saturday, […]
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Maine regulators expand Fairpoint investigation
AUGUSTA (AP) — State utility regulators are expanding an investigation of FairPoint Communications for failing to meet minimum service standards for landline customers. The Maine Public Utilities Commission has been considering a $500,000 fine against FairPoint for failing to meet standards in 2014 and 2015. FairPoint had asked regulators not to open an investigation into […]