AUGUSTA — The four candidates for governor fielded questions about Maine’s economy, workforce shortages, energy prices and other topics Wednesday night during a fast-paced but largely friendly debate in front of business leaders. The candidates – Democrat Janet Mills, Republican Shawn Moody and independents Alan Caron and Terry Hayes – agreed on many topics, including […]
October 2018
Posted inJournal Tribune
Steady Steelers back in AFC North mix after bumpy start
PITTSBURGH — Joe Haden knows from distractions and disappointment. Call it the byproduct of spending the first seven seasons of your career in Cleveland. So the Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback always kind of wondered about the level of concern and borderline panic — outside the locker room anyway — that accompanied his team’s bumpy start. Yes, […]
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Augusta police establish no ‘direct threat’ after anonymous Cony High School tip
AUGUSTA — City police said school operations would carry on as usual on Thursday after an anonymous tip alluding to “a possible threat of violence involving a firearm and Cony High School” late Wednesday night. “There did not appear to be any direct threats, however due to the nature of this incident, (police) immediately identified […]
Posted inTimes Record
3 seek 1-year Freeport term on RSU 5 board
FREEPORT — Three candidates are competing for a one-year term on the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors.. The vacancy, created by the resignation effective Nov. 7 of Sarah Woodard, has attracted Christopher Grimm, Tiffany Jones and Maura Pillsbury. Terms are also expiring for board members Jeremy Clough and John Morang. Both are running uncontested […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
Sarah Arnold: Your non-vote counts
Do you think you should be paid a higher wage for the work you do? Do you think the schools your children attend should be better? Do you think that there should not be such a wide difference in income and wealth between the rich and poor in this country with CEO’s receiving salaries of […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Passport acceptance expands at Biddeford Post Office
BIDDEFORD — You know you need a passport for international travel. But did you know that, because of the passage of the REAL ID law, later this year Maine residents may need a passport to board domestic flights? With average processing times of six weeks or more, now is the time to start planning that summer […]
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On The Road Review: Buick Regal TourX
The “world car” beats competitors on price while matching them on styling, space, and comfort.
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Andre J. Boivin
GRANITE POINT – Andre J. Boivin, 69, of Granite Point Road passed away Oct. 16, 2018 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born June 31, 1949 in Coaticook, Canada the son of Marcel and Rita Belleville Boivin. Andre attended local schools and later graduated from High school in Jay, Maine. He […]
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G League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospects
MIAMI — The G League will begin offering “select contracts” worth $125,000 next year to elite prospects who are not yet eligible for the NBA, a move that could slightly lessen the handful of one-and-done players at the college level. There is no determination yet on how players will be identified as potential targets for […]
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Last season’s adversity gave UMaine’s Kenny Doak the kick he needed
After losing his job as a kicker last year, the sophomore has made game-winning field goals in each of the Black Bears’ last two victories.
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