Talk about stagnation. A new state report says that fewer than 100 net jobs will be created in Maine through 2026. A report from the state Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research and Information says that while a significant number of jobs will be added in fields such as health care, food preparation and personal care, […]
2018
Posted inAuto, CAR TALK
Sheared-off lug nuts probably due to overtightening by air wrench
Now, torque sticks help prevent the problem.
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Chase Elliott wins at Watkins Glen, his first Cup victory
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Like father, like son. Mired in a confounding losing streak since the start of his NASCAR Cup career in 2016, Chase Elliott finally broke into the win column Sunday, holding off road course ace Martin Truex Jr. at Watkins Glen. The son of Hall of Famer Bill Elliott, who also won […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries, Obituaries
Joseph E. Beaulieu
LYMAN — Joseph E. Beaulieu, 86, of Lyman, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. He was born Dec. 28, 1931 in Connor Township, Maine, a son of Paul and Elise (Parent) Beaulieu and was educated in Saco schools. Joseph served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Among other […]
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Saquon Barkley looking forward to first NFL preseason action
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Saquon Barkley got an incredulous look on his face when asked if he was hoping to play in the New York Giants’ preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday. Hoping was not an option as far as the second overall pick in the NFL draft was concerned. The halfback from […]
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Sweep of Yankees shows Red Sox can do ‘damage,’ too
BOSTON — So much for the Red Sox only beating up on baseball’s weaklings. After Yankees general manager Brian Cashman cast doubt on the quality of Boston’s record heading into their series at Fenway Park, the Red Sox swept four games from their AL East rivals to expand their lead in the division to a […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Oakland child’s death should prompt discussion of firearm risks
Re: the July 24 PPH story on police investigating the death of an 8-year-old Oakland boy: It seems ironic that, in light of recent local children’s deaths that have stimulated outrage and prosecutions of caregivers, that the recent death of a child with a firearm brings a statement that “no charges will be filed.” A […]
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Letter to the editor: Shelter siting decision showed little knowledge of Nason’s Corner area
Discussion of the plan to site a 200-bed emergency homeless shelter at the Barron Center site has included concepts such as One Portland, equity, transparency and stakeholders. Here is a partial list of people and organizations who were not consulted: • Nason’s Corner Neighborhood Association. • Residents of Nason’s Corner, including those who own property […]
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Letter to the editor: Sen. King is still listening to his constituents with open ears
I have known Sen. Angus King since the days of Sen. William Hathaway, when Angus served on his staff in the 1970s. Sen. King was a highly regarded legislative aide in Washington at the time, known for his willingness to answer questions and listen to suggestions at any given moment. Forty years later, Sen. King […]
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Letter to the editor: If Putin had kissed Trump’s cheek, it would still be Russia with love
It worked for the president of the European Commission, but the Russian president missed his chance to seal a treasured relationship.
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