MONTPELIER, Vt. — Snowmobile season kicks off in northern New England this weekend, but trails are open only in areas of Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire that have enough snow left from the two early season snowstorms in November. Riders are advised to check to see if trails are open and to drive slowly. “We’ve […]
2018
Crews respond to house fire in Standish
Emergency crews were called to a house fire in Standish on Sunday night. A heavy fire was reported at 12 Maple Ridge Drive just before 9 p.m. Dispatchers called for all available personnel to respond and mutual aid from neighboring communities. A dispatcher at the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center said people were at home […]
Philippines contestant Catriona Gray named Miss Universe
BANGKOK (AP) — The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok, besting contestants from 93 other countries and delighting her home nation. Gray wore a sparkling red dress she said was inspired by a volcano in the Philippines as she was handed the crown to the delight […]
Mervin Ralph Kilgore Jr.
1939 – 2018 BRUNSWICK — Mervin Ralph Kilgore Jr., 79, passed away peacefully after several years of cancer treatment on December 10, 2018, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick with family by his side. Mervin (Butch) was born in Portland on February 18, 1939, to Mervin Ralph and Virginia Ellen (Abbott) Kilgore, attended Portland schools […]
Shoplifting, indecent conduct among Biddeford Police Log items
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Nov. 19 to Nov. 30, 2018: • Zachary A. Jewett, 29, of Saco, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. • Alicia M. Adams Kane, 29, of Biddeford, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. • Elizabeth […]
Acton fire displaces family of three
ACTON – Local residents and the American Red Cross of Maine are pitching in to help a mother and her two young children after their home burned in Acton early Saturday. No one was injured in the fire. Acton Fire Chief Steve Johnson said the mother was the only person home at the time and […]
Home for the holidays, thanks to many
SANFORD – Colorful lights and an array of ornaments decorate the tall Christmas tree in the living room. A silk garland of evergreen and poinsettias brightens up the front window. Two small girls play with stuffed animals – including a big gray rabbit – on the big comfy red sofa. The Adams family is home. […]
Clarification
In a story appearing in Saturday’s Journal Tribune, organizers of the Maine Lighthouse license plate initiative have proposed to have the cost of their speciality license plate paid for by donors to the Maine Lighthouse Trust. Kristen Schulze Muszynski, Director of Communications for the Maine Department of the Secretary of State, says the trust is not permitted […]
John L. Micek: Pelosi gives Trump an important civics lesson
Somewhere, Dorothy Parker is smiling. In one withering remark on Tuesday, once (and now increasingly likely future) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave Donald Trump the most important civics lesson of his presidency. “Mr. President, please don’t characterize the strength that I bring to this meeting as the leader of the House Democrats, who just won […]
Skinner, Eichel score twice as Sabres top Bruins 4-2
BOSTON (AP) — Jack Eichel fondly remembers sitting with his dad in the TD Garden stands, watching his favorite hockey players. The 22-year-old from nearby North Chelmsford was the star attraction Sunday night, and he didn’t disappoint. Eichel had two goals and two assists, including the primary helper on Jeff Skinner’s winning goal with 3:13 […]
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