An experienced social worker soundly defeated a longtime local business owner in Tuesday’s citywide special election for the District 5 City Council seat. Deqa Dhalac, intercultural program manager at the Center for Grieving Children in Portland, beat Donald “Cookie” Cook, owner of Rolando’s Redemption on outer Main Street, 1,418 to 700. Dhalac, 52, is believed […]
2018
Posted inJournal Tribune, Scarborough Leader
Red Cross launches first aid for opioid overdose course
The American Red Cross has launched First Aid for Opioid Overdoses – an online course to teach people how to respond to a known or suspected opioid overdose. In 2016, drug overdoses killed 63,632 Americans, with nearly two-thirds of those deaths involving opioid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Maine had a […]
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Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Maurice E. Peavey
BIDDEFORD — Maurice E. Peavey, 73, of Biddeford died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his home. He was born Aug. 27, 1945 in Portland a son of Frank E. and Emma (Bubier) Peavey and was educated in South Portland schools. Maurice owned and operated a salvage business for most of his working life until becoming disabled. […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Giants’ Beckham to miss 2nd straight game with quad injury
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants will need to keep their faint playoff hopes alive without Odell Beckham Jr. for the second straight week. Coach Pat Shurmur said Friday the NFL’s highest-paid receiver will be sidelined again with a quad injury when the Giants (5-8) play the Tennessee Titans (7-6) Sunday at MetLife […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gas is cheap, but high demand and low temperatures mean no bargains on heating oil
While average gasoline prices have fallen more than 50 cents since May, heating oil prices have gone in the other direction.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine football coach has Black Bears believing anything is possible
Joe Harasymiak’s team plays Saturday with a berth in the national championship game at stake.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Let’s not forget the Bush presidents’ involvement with the Carlyle Group
As the Republican Party and the media beatify George H.W. Bush and the Bush family, my heart grows heavy at the thought of the thousands of men, women and children who have died in the two Gulf wars initiated by the two Bush presidents. I get angry at the thought of the Bush presidents’ involvement […]
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Letter to the editor: Spectrum’s new charge puts viewers in a box
I am writing about another (what I call) scam in our midst. It’s Spectrum’s newest charge – for digital boxes, which allow you to continue watching TV. Otherwise, you’ll have no TV. We have had television for over 70 years. I was around when we first received black and white TV. What an invention! Now, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Collins deserves credit for Waterville grant
There are moments when elected leaders make extraordinary efforts to support their local communities, and it is important that we recognize that good work. Last week, the city of Waterville received notice that it had won a $7.3 million grant to improve the transportation infrastructure and pedestrian experience downtown. This is an exciting time in […]
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Letter to the editor: Volunteer drivers vital for doctor’s office visits
Every day, thousands of people travel to and from medical appointments, including cancer treatments. Studies show patients often delay or have difficulty obtaining medical care because transportation is either unavailable or unaffordable. In Maine more than 8,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer next year. For many, getting to treatments will be their biggest roadblock […]