AUGUSTA — State Rep. Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, on Friday submitted a legislative proposal to strengthen Maine’s educational relationship with Canada. The proposal, submitted to the first session of the 128th Legislature, would create a tuition exchange program between Maine public universities and with participating Canadian provinces and their educational institutions. Fecteau, a member of the […]
December 2016
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KHS Alternative Ed students foster global connections
KENNEBUNKPORT — Students in the Kennebunk High School Alternative Education program are getting ready to set sail on their latest endeavor. The program is gearing up to launch a 4-foot composite boat that will travel across the Atlantic Ocean, gathering ocean data and making international ties with students across the pond. The boat, named “The […]
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2016 Journal Tribune golf awards
Most Valuable Player Caleb Roy, Massabesic Rookie of the Year Armand Ouellette, Thornton All-Stars Carter Burnell, Biddeford Logan Magnant, Biddeford Rick Ruck, Biddeford Tyler LaFlamme, Biddeford Jordan D’Alessandro, Sanford Gabrielle Bickford, Sanford Ethan Nugent, Massabesic Ryan Townsend, Massabesic Ethan Laverriere, Massabesic Chris Grady, Kennebunk Owen Manahan, Kennebunk Spencer Desrochers, Kennebunk Alex Champagne, Kennebunk Jacob Laplume, […]
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MVP Roy developed into high-caliber golfer for Mustangs
By ALEX SPONSELLER Associate Sports Editor Caleb Roy led the Massabesic golf team to a great deal of success in 2016, while he slowly emerged as one of the state’s most talented players. Although Roy has always been talented golfer, his skill and hard work came into fruition in 2016 as he became an invaluable […]
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Tremblant — A Ski Disney holiday
If you are seeking a romantic ski getaway or a memorable family vacation of three days or more and are feeling flush, an escape over the border to Canada’s Mont Tremblant Ski Resort is well worth considering. Ninety minutes northwest of Montreal, in the mountains of Quebec, the Village of Mont Tremblant looks as […]
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Patriots taking advantage of depth at running back
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — While most of the preseason spotlight for the Patriots focused on who was missing at quarterback, there was just as much uncertainty surrounding the running back position. LeGarrette Blount was re-signed in the offseason after just missing his second career 1,000-yard season because of a late hip injury. In addition Dion Lewis, […]
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Saco discusses ban of plastic bags
SACO — Residents spoke out on both sides of the plastic bag issue at a public hearing in Saco on Monday night. The city, following the lead of other communities across the state and country, is considering banning single-use plastic bags in grocery stores, and implementing a 5 cent per bag fee on paper bags for […]
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Demers confirmed as new Saco police chief
SACO — It’s official. Current Deputy Police Chief Raynald “Ray” Demers will be the new police chief beginning Jan. 1. City Administrator Kevin Sutherland announced last week he had appointed Demers for the position of police chief, and the Saco City Council confirmed his appointment Monday night. Demers will replace current Police Chief Bradley Paul, who […]
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Pastrnak’s goal gives Bruins 4-3 OT win over Panthers
BOSTON — David Pastrnak scored his second goal of the game 1:23 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins continued their recent success against the Florida Panthers with a 4-3 victory Monday night. Pastrnak got his team-leading 15th goal by cutting in from the left wing, shifting around goalie Roberto Luongo and tucking in the game-winner. […]
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Red Sox conscious of new luxury-tax penalties this offseason
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The big-spending Boston Red Sox could be far more conservative this offseason because of baseball’s new luxury tax rules. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Monday that the new collective bargaining agreement’s stricter penalties for spending above a certain payroll threshold could factor in to the team’s plans. His […]