JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister decried Secretary of State John Kerry’s Mideast policy speech as a “deep disappointment” on Wednesday and vowed to work with the incoming Trump administration to contain the fallout from last week’s U.N. resolution calling Israeli settlements illegal. Netanyahu’s angry statement, delivered at a late-night news conference shortly after Kerry’s address, […]
December 2016
Posted inJournal Tribune
Man suspected of ties to Berlin attacker detained in Germany
BERLIN — German prosecutors said Wednesday that they have detained a Tunisian man they think may have been involved in last week’s truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin. The 40-year-old, who wasn’t identified, was detained in Berlin during a search of his home and business, federal prosecutors said. The man’s telephone number […]
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Columnist M.D. Harmon dies in shooting mishap
SANFORD — Maine State Police and Sanford police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a shooting Wednesday night that resulted in the death of Michael Harmon. Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve MCcausland said Harmon, 71, a longtime former editor at the Portland Press Herald, died at his home at 7 Brunell Ave. as he […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
New Year Gorham ready to ring it in
Gorham Recreation Director Cindy Hazelton, left, and Gail Platts, administrative assistant, created tambourines on Tuesday so kids can ring in 2017 at the New Year Gorham celebration the night of Dec. 31. GORHAM — The ninth annual New Year Gorham features a lineup of family shows, activities and hot food. It all begins with snow […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Celebrate and be sociable
Celebrate the New Year by getting involved with a group of people who have the same interests as you. It’s comfortable to discuss topics without having to explain them first! Perhaps you have an interest in knitting. Many local libraries offer knitting “groups” where lessons aren’t taught, but you can pick up new ideas and […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Celebrate and be sociable
Celebrate the New Year by getting involved with a group of people who have the same interests as you. It’s comfortable to discuss topics without having to explain them first! Perhaps you have an interest in knitting. Many local libraries offer knitting “groups” where lessons aren’t taught, but you can pick up new ideas and […]
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The "M" word
It’s legal. But it’s still controversial. It’s health benefits are debatable. But that doesn’t deter its advocates from making outrageous claims. And no matter where you buy it, it’ll be strictly regulated just like alcohol, tobacco and firearms. But for far more dubious reasons. After decades of political upheaval, Maine and the nation are still […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Deaths
Chase, Matthew D., 35, of Windham, died on Dec. 18, 2016. Services held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Lord, George E., 75, of Rangeley, formerly of Windham, died on Dec. 10, 2016. A private Celebration of Life is planned for the spring. Arrangements by […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Deaths
Chase, Matthew D., 35, of Windham, died on Dec. 18, 2016. Services held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Lord, George E., 75, of Rangeley, formerly of Windham, died on Dec. 10, 2016. A private Celebration of Life is planned for the spring. Arrangements by […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Deaths
Chase, Matthew D., 35, of Windham, died on Dec. 18, 2016. Services held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Lord, George E., 75, of Rangeley, formerly of Windham, died on Dec. 10, 2016. A private Celebration of Life is planned for the spring. Arrangements by […]