The Friends of Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach are holding a yard sale on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at the Book Shed beside the library building. This will be their largest annual fundraiser; assorted baked goods will be available as well as an abundance of books […]
2018
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Michael Forbis
BUXTON — Michael Forbis, 55, of Depot St. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at the Maine Medical Center. He was born in Portland Maine July 12, 1963 the son of James and Sharon Ganung Forbis Sr. Michael attended local schools and graduated from Bonny Eagle High School. He was a self employed carpenter for […]
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Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Daniel L. Welch, Sr.
SANFORD — Daniel L. Welch, Sr., 59, of Sanford, died at his home on Aug. 9, 2018. He had battled recent health issues and was surrounded in love by his family when he passed. Daniel was born on Aug. 16, 1958 in New Haven, Connecticut the son of Harold A. and Velda B. (MacCorison) Welch. Daniel […]
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Gruden calls off Raiders’ final practice of training camp
NAPA, Calif. — Jon Gruden called off practice Thursday, ending his first training camp back with the Oakland Raiders a day earlier than originally planned. No reason was given for the change, which caught a few people by surprise. A DJ who plays music during the workouts was setting up his equipment as usual and […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Will Maine referendum on home care penalize married couples?
Analysts disagree on whether the ballot measure to fund home care would create a ‘marriage penalty’ for couples filing joint income tax returns.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Like it or not, new Maine law doubles the season to display political campaign signs
Campaign and other posters can now be in public ways for 12 weeks a year, a benefit to some and a blight to others.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ‘Franking’ looks a lot like campaign spending
It’s no coincidence that Rep. Poliquin steps up taxpayer-funded mailings as Election Day nears.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Don’t transform outer space into realm of human conflict
Peace in space is not a game – it is a peace worth keeping.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Facts support having several small homeless shelters around Portland
Non-government entities can manage helping the city’s homeless in a more cost-effective manner.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Add investment in early education to Maine’s workforce strategy
The Finance Authority of Maine’s Bruce Wagner was spot on in his recent Maine Voices column (“Invest more in current programs as part of aiding Maine economy,” Aug. 10). Maine’s next governor and incoming legislators must prioritize growing Maine’s workforce and improving the skills of our current and future workers if we are to be […]
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