Editor, Ranked choice voting will come before the voters again in a referendum on June 12. Since this is an off-year, June election, voter turnout coud be light, which is unfortunate for such an important question. The election will include Democrat and Republican primaries, but the referendum and local elections are of course open to […]
May 2018
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries, Obituaries
Pauline Goulet
BIDDEFORD — Pauline Cote Goulet, 94, formerly of Biddeford, died Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She was born April 20, 1924 in Biddeford, a daughter of Onesime and Anna (Lemire) Goulet. She attended St. Joseph’s School and Biddeford High School. On June 27, 1949, she married Joseph “Jerry” Goulet at St. Joseph […]
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Warriors, Cavs earned fourth straight Finals the hard way
OAKLAND, Calif. — Cleveland and Golden State were stretched to their limits in the conference finals this time around, leaving little time to recoup and prepare for their latest date in the NBA Finals. “Splintered” is how Stephen Curry described what he feared could happen in the second quarter of Game 7 at Houston with […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Schools and Education
A warning, an emergency lockdown – 44 minutes later, the scene is secure
On a day when Rockland police were to train on school lockdown procedures, a disturbing tip sent authorities into action.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine maple syrup, honey producers sour on ‘added sugar’ label
The new federal requirement would have them list their products as having added sugars, even though they don’t.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s flu season was the worst in at least 5 years, with more than 9,000 sickened
Reported cases jumped 55% from last year, to 9,018, and deaths also increased as a more severe strain caused a majority of the illnesses.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Farm report: Red Sox prospect Jordan Weems is trying to catch on as a pitcher
A third-round draft pick as a catcher, Weems is a reliever at Double-A Portland after only two years on the mound.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Politics
Herb Adams challenging Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross in District 40 Democratic primary
With no Republicans running for the Portland seat, the primary will probably decide the ultimate winner.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Garrett Mason backer sees him as a strong advocate for conservative and Christian values
Join me in voting for Garrett Mason on June 12 in the Republican primary for governor. Garrett is a strong, tested advocate for our conservative and Christian values in Augusta. Over the past eight years, he has fought hard to ensure that Mainers have more personal freedoms, more money in their pockets and more opportunity […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Frayla Tarpinian called caring, experienced in bid for district attorney
Frayla Tarpinian’s thoughtful approach to addressing people struggling with opioid addiction and mental illness lead me to support her as our next Cumberland County district attorney. Frayla is both caring and experienced, which will help her implement new programs to assist our vulnerable community members. She also knows that not only is it the right […]
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