Stashing excessive amounts of tax revenue in a “rainy-day fund” while roads disintegrate, children go hungry and an opioid epidemic rages is not only cruel. It’s fiscally shortsighted and irresponsible. I heard Ken Fredette, House minority leader and Republican candidate for governor, on “Maine Calling” bragging about the rainy-day fund that Gov. Paul LePage has […]
May 2018
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S.-China economic talks lead to trade war truce
But Beijing says it cannot guarantee tensions with Washington can be permanently avoided.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Lewiston schools launch effort to add nonwhite teachers
A free college course and internship open to all aim to bring in different cultures.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Driver unhurt in weekend Newfield crash
NEWFIELD — An 18-year-old Newfield motorist escaped injury when his vehicle rolled over and came to rest on its roof on Bridge Street in Newfield on Saturday night. York County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of 44 Bridge St. in Newfield at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, said Sheriff Bill King in a statement […]
Posted inNation & World
Drugs and detention: A revolving door of despair
In America, particularly in Appalachia, addiction is landing more women behind bars.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Historic mortar moving to Biddeford veterans park
BIDDEFORD —Biddeford has a long and storied history. Settled by Europeans in the 1600s, and Native Americans before that, the city has been home to waves of immigrants from different nations throughout the years, who have left their own mark on Biddeford history. It’s architecture is also historic and the city is doted with numerous […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Decades-old warrant results in arrest of Limerick resident
LIMERICK — A 59-year-old Limerick man was arrested Friday night on a 21-year-old warrant after police arrived at a home in the York County town to investigate a possible domestic assault. York County Sheriff William King said in a statement Saturday that Russell Campp was arrested after deputies received a call from Colorado authorities reporting […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Saco Bike Rodeo provides fun and safety tips
SACO — While clouds covered the sun for much of the morning, that didn’t put a damper on the Saco Bike Rodeo on Saturday. It was the third year for the community-wide event geared to elementary school children and their families, said Jennifer Sirois, one of the organizers. The rodeo was formerly a Young School only […]
Posted inAuto, CAR TALK
Is there really a difference in wiper blades?
Yes. Skipping the $5.99 blades is a good idea.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Facing adversity as a youth, Miss Maine USA took charge of her life on way to national pageant
Marina Gray legally broke away from her parents at age 16, graduated from high school in three years, joined the Army National Guard, and now has her sights set on becoming a motivational speaker or documentary filmmaker – and maybe Miss USA.