WASHINGTON (AP) — Both sides in the fight over President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico have given a little on the money. What they can’t seem to agree on is what it should be spent on. And until Trump, who wants a wall, and Democrats, who oppose it, can come to an agreement, portions […]
2018
Merry Christmas from the Journal Tribune
We hope all of our readers enjoy the Christmas holiday and spending time with their loved ones. As a reminder, the Journal Tribune will not have a print edition Christmas Day, but will resume publishing the print newspaper on Wednesday. The newspaper is closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 to observe Christmas and reopens at 8 a.m. […]
Red Cross assisting Biddeford burn victim
BIDDEFORD — The American Red Cross of Maine has stepped in to help after a man was injured in a fire at an apartment at 41 Birch St. in Biddeford on Dec. 17. The victim was quickly removed from the multi-unit building, treated for injuries and taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland with apparent […]
Maine State Police consider charging woman in turnpike crash
Maine State Police are considering charges against a woman suspected of driving more than 100 mph before crashing into a pickup truck on the Maine Turnpike in Biddeford. The crash happened around 2 p.m. Sunday when a speeding 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse hit the rear of the pickup truck, causing it to roll over on the turnpike […]
Melissa Martin: Remembering beloved pets during the holidays
Kids dressed in fur—is what I, and many other animal lovers call our much-loved pets. They jump for joy to greet us when we enter the door. They snuggle with us, play with us, and give unconditional affection to us. Dogs protect us and our homes—cats not so much. Humans form bonds with furry and […]
Maine family still waiting for closure, 15 years after man’s killing
WILTON — Elaine Weed, the mother of Raymond “Butch” Weed, who was shot to death 15 years ago at his home, died in April without knowing who killed her son and without justice being served. “It is incredibly hard for any parent to pass without the answers,” said “Butchy” Weed’s sister, Rachel Weed Skidgell of […]
Actor Kevin Spacey to be charged with groping a young man
BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Spacey has been charged with groping the 18-year-old son of a Boston TV anchor in 2016 — the first criminal case brought against the Oscar-winning actor since his career collapsed amid a string of sexual misconduct allegations over a year ago. Spacey, 59, is due in court Jan. 7 on the […]
Toy Fund: Maine children wake up to a merry Christmas morning
They have toys to unwrap thanks to the readers and businesses that donated to the Press Herald Toy Fund.
Letter to the editor: U.S. should halt dealing with Saudi Arabia
The Senate’s recent vote to limit our interactions with Saudi Arabia to protest the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, allegedly at the behest of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is an excellent action, but it should have been taken long before this killing. Saudi Arabia looks the other way regarding human trafficking. Migrant domestic workers are often […]
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