ROCKPORT (AP) — Maine’s annual forum for fishing industry professionals will take place in Rockport and focus on the health of the industry. The Maine Fishermen’s Forum is scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Samoset Resort. Thousands of people from the industry, government, science and advocacy organizations are expected to attend the event. […]
2016
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Bill seeks to create drug program for teens
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine lawmakers on Monday will take up a bill that seeks to address the state’s drug epidemic by developing a substance abuse prevention program for middle school and high school students. The bill would require that state education officials consult with experts and develop a model program that provides students with firsthand […]
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Beekeeping lessons in Springvale
SANFORD — Springvale Nurseries is hosting Master Beekeeper Brian Pride from Bee Pride of Lebanon on March 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1280 Main St. This is a one-session overview of beekeeping with brief presentations about types of bees for the backyard beekeeper, the equipment necessary to establish hives, a discussion of pests and other […]
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Gleanings
10 years ago From the Journal Tribune: “The legal bills have been paid, the plans have been approved and with Monday’s decision by Hannaford Brothers not to appeal a York County Superior Court decision, a Stop & Shop supermarket will officially be coming to Kennebunk. Monday was the final day that Hannaford could legally appeal […]
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Today in History
Today is Monday, Feb. 29, the 60th day of 2016. There are 306 days left in the year. This is Leap Day. On this date: In 1504, Christopher Columbus, stranded in Jamaica during his fourth voyage to the West, used a correctly predicted lunar eclipse to frighten hostile natives into providing food for his crew. […]
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Dear readers of the Journal Tribune
My name is Solomon, and I am a sixth-grader at Faith Christian School in Kearney, Nebraska. My class is studying the 50 states, and I have chosen Maine as my state. Our assignment is to find out as much about our states as we can, and I was wondering if you would help me out. […]
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Editorial Roundup
The (New London) Day (Conn.), Feb. 25: Now there is another reason to detest Pfizer Inc.’s decision to renounce its U.S. corporate citizenship to avoid U.S. taxes. As reported recently by Day Staff Writer Lee Howard, due to Pfizer’s tax-avoiding merger those who have held on most loyally to Pfizer stock – many of them […]
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Trump’s Achilles’ heel
A candidate who presents ideas from his or her best perspective represents campaigning at its ethical best. When two or more candidates do this, it allows voters to see issues from every angle – to witness how the ideas hold up under the clash of debate. But for cynical politicians, telling voters what they want […]
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TA boys fall short in semis
LEWISTON — Thanks to a third-period goal from Henry Norris, the Falmouth boys hockey team beat Thornton Academy 3-2 in the Class A South semifinals Saturday afternoon. The No. 2 Yachtsmen also received scores from Robert Armitage and Reece Armitage, while goalie Spencer Pierce recorded 19 saves. TA’s goal scorers were Reagan Wintle and Walsh […]