CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan grew up playing high school basketball in Wilmington, North Carolina. So when the former NBA star watched the destruction caused by Hurricane Florence to his hometown and surrounding area, he acted quickly to help. The six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets owner donated $2 million on Tuesday to assist residents […]
September 2018
Posted inJournal Tribune
Understanding risk tolerance Is essential for investment success
To succeed as an investor, you might think you need to know about the economy, interest rates and the fundamentals of companies in which you’d like to invest. And all these things are indeed important. But it’s most essential to know yourself. Specifically, you need to know how much risk you are willing to tolerate […]
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Former priest, Cheverus teacher due to go on trial on sex assault charges
Michael Doherty remembers the moment he finally saw James Talbot in handcuffs. Talbot has a history of alleged sexual abuse of children dating to the 1970s at Boston College High School in Massachusetts, then at Cheverus High School in Maine. The former Jesuit priest and teacher has settled lawsuits with more than a dozen victims, […]
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Hargitay hails impact of ‘SVU’ as it marks 20 seasons
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariska Hargitay thinks “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” has played a huge role in educating people on sexual violence, but believes there is still a lot of work to do. The star of the TV drama spoke as the NBC show celebrated its 20th season Thursday at the Tribeca TV […]
Posted inOp-eds
Lisa DeSisto: Carla McGuire shows us all how to leave this world
The Kennebec Journal advertising representative is dying from cancer, and handling it with grace.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Southern Maine sees building boom as cities bust out permits
Portland’s tight residential and commercial markets are pushing eager investors to neighboring communities, with one city approving three permits a day.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston doctor advises students to take a load off their backs
Pediatric Associates warns that kids are at risk for prematurely curved spines and other problems.
Posted inMaine
Maine environmental protectors receive national honors
EPA awards go to an advocate for clean lake water, a leader in recycling and a tribal pollution fighter.
Posted inSports
South Portland native holds unique perspective on U.S. Open controversy
Lynn Welch sat in the chair for 12 U.S. Open finals and managed to stay out of the limelight
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
For 2001 Seattle Mariners it was 116 wins and heartache
The Red Sox are winning a lot in 2018. But so did the Seattle Mariners in 2001. Sea Dogs pitching coach Paul Abbott was part of that team, which missed the World Series.