SPRINGVALE — Stand up and be counted – please. That is the word to York County’s homeless population. The annual Point in Time count takes place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 at Seeds of Hope Center, 35 South St., Biddeford, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 29 in the parking lot of […]
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UNE master plan includes new student center, Marine Science addition
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England plans to build a new student center and an addition to the Marine Science Center in the next one to three years. Alan Thibeault, UNE’s assistant vice president of planning, discussed these and 21 other projects at a Biddeford Planning Board meeting on Wednesday. Some of the projects […]
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Governor sorry for remark about ‘young white’ girls
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage apologized Friday for his remark about out-of-state drug dealers impregnating “young white” girls, calling it a slip of the tongue and saying he didn’t mean to inject race into discussion of Maine’s heroin epidemic. LePage blamed reporters for unfairly focusing on the slip-up in which he described the drug […]
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Solar tracker saves energy while educating students in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — A solar tracker has been installed at the Middle School of the Kennebunks, where it will be used to both offset electrical bills and educate students. The solar tracker was provided by Solar Market Engineering in Arundel, an international solar firm that specializes in design, engineering, product assessment and more. “We enjoy working […]
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Senator: Proposed casino needs more study
AUGUSTA — A proposed casino in York County is facing scrutiny by a state senator who worries it will be run by people who are promoting only their own interests and not that of Maine residents. “We need some kind of reform (before allowing another casino),” said Sen. Linda Valentino, D-Saco, whose district includes Saco, […]
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North Korea sanctions bill seeks to deny country’s access to cash
WASHINGTON — The House isn’t waiting for confirmation of North Korea’s hydrogen-bomb test claim before voting on legislation that expands sanctions on Pyongyang and specifically seeks to deny the hard currency lawmakers say it needs for its weapons programs. The legislation, which has broad bipartisan support and could be on the House floor as early […]
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General predicts lower standards for women WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Marine general says he believes the military will eventually be pressured to lower standards for women if any significant number of them could advance in combat jobs like the Marine infantry. Gen. John Kelly, head of U.S. Southern Command, tells reporters that there will […]
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Arrest in hit-and-run case may come soon
ALFRED — A Maine State Police trooper investigating a November hitand run of a pedestrian said police have a suspect in mind, and may soon be pursuing charges. “We’re looking at a particular individual,” said Trooper John Heimbach on Friday. “We expect to go to the district attorney about charges.” John Caramihalis, 21, sustained serious […]
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Celebrating a New Year with old traditions
We are beginning our walk through the New Year. The January shrill wind blows about as we enter 2016. There are several adapted customs giving the family a focal point for ceremony and celebration and explanation of Orthodox traditions in America. Marilyn Rouvelas has written a clear and comprehensive guide to the religious and secular […]
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Gleanings
10 years ago From the Journal Tribune: “Citizens more than 55- years-old looking for the relative ease of condominium living with no lawns to mow and no worries about landscaping will soon have a new choice. A partnership between Gallo construction and Washington Street Associations received initial contract zone approval from the Town Council earlier […]