GORHAM (AP) — A prominent Maine businessman has joined the Republican Party as he considers a second bid for governor. Shawn Moody announced Tuesday he had joined the Republican Party. The 57-year-old Gorham business owner previously ran as an independent for Maine governor in 2010. Moody, who owns a chain of auto body shops in […]
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Brunswick insulation company to relocate to Texas
BRUNSWICK (AP) — A global insulation company is closing its plant in Brunswick, Maine, in order to relocate operations. Owens Corning announced Monday the plant was closing and moving its machinery to Wichita Falls, Texas. Owens Corning spokesman Todd Romain says the 60 employees who are being laid off will not be relocated. According to […]
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Maine mussel harvest continues to decline
SCARBOROUGH (AP) — Maine mussels are losing their muscle. The state’s blue mussels are beloved by seafood fans near and far, but the size of the annual harvest has dipped in recent years. Harvesters collected less than 1.8 million pounds of mussel meat in 2016. That’s the lowest since 1976, when the state’s harvesters topped […]
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Board suspends psychiatrist’s medical license
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s medical licensing board has suspended the license of a Portland psychiatrist after finding that his ability to write prescriptions represented “immediate jeopardy” to the public. Dr. Reinaldo de los Heros’ license was suspended for 30 days, effective Tuesday. The board said a hearing will be scheduled to determine any further action […]
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‘Disenchanted’ opens tonight at City Theater
BIDDEFORD — A new play is opening tonight at the Biddeford City Theater, and it provides a fresh take on the Disney princess narrative. “Disenchanted,” a musical created by former middle school teacher Dennis T. Giacino, will have its first showing at the City Theater at 7:30 p.m. Showings will take place every Friday and […]
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Biddeford internet provider ordered to pay over $400,000 fee
BIDDEFORD — Maine’s highest court has ordered a local internet company to pay over$400,000 that was supposed to go to a broadband service group and and the former Broadband Sustainability Fund. The state and the ConnectME Authority sued Biddeford Internet Corporation, doing business as Great Works Internet, for $406,00 three years ago after the company […]
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Couple seeks contract zone in Saco
SACO—George and Nancy Driscoll sit on their back deck of their Oceanside Drive home which overlooks the ocean. “That was supposed to be our 401k,” said Nancy, pointing to a swath of undeveloped land next to the house. In 1980 the couple acquired lots 200 and 201 of the Kinney Shores subdivision. The subdivision, established […]
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‘He’s my go-to guy’
In high school football any coach will tell you that you can’t have enough athletes. The more playmakers you can get on the field at one time, the harder it is for the opposing defense to gameplan for your offense. Massabesic coach Brooks Bowen came into this season with an experienced and talented quarterback back […]
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JT Power Rankings
The top three teams in the Journal Tribune coverage area rolled to wins last weekend as Kennebunk and Wells remained undefeated and Thornton Academy bounced back from a Week 5 loss to Bonny Eagle and improved to 5-1. While the three teams listed above cruised to wins last week, the Biddeford Tigers took down Skowhegan […]
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Scarborough comes back to beat Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — After dropping the first set, the Scarborough volleyball team would win the next three to push past Biddeford 3-1 on Thursday. It was a battle of two Class A heavyweights, as Biddeford and Scarborough entered Thursday’s game as No. 2 and No. 3 in the conference respectively. Despite falling behind early, Scarborough would […]