In recent years, the singer-actress, who was once a top box-office draw, had become an animal-rights advocate.
2019
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Superintendent's Notebook: School volunteers an invaluable resource
At the Portland Public Schools, we recently calculated the estimated dollar value of our volunteers’ contributions to our schools. It’s an astounding school year total of $1.7 million. In reality, however, the true value of our volunteers adds up to far more than that. In short, our volunteers are priceless. This month, I want to […]
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
China retaliates against Trump trade penalties with tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. imports
The news spooked financial markets, with the Dow falling by more than 600 points.
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Letter: Moriarty has track record of commitment
I am writing in support of Democrat Steve Moriarty in the special election in Maine House District 45. Throughout his decades of representing the citizens of Cumberland in the Legislature and on the Town Council, Steve has shown his commitment to our whole community. He understands the need to balance our local property taxes, while […]
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries
Wayne Berry
BUXTON — Wayne Berry, age 78, passed away on Jan. 20, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at the South Buxton (Tory Hill) Cemetery. Online condolence messages are available at www.mainefuneral.com
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Area briefs: MtA middle school baseball and softball in action; Brunswick Jr. high lacrosse
Mt. Ararat wins 2 in recent SB action TOPSHAM — The Mt. Ararat Middle School eighth-grade softball team was busy last week, earning a pair of victories. On Wednesday, the Eagles hosted Lewiston, pulling away for a 19-7 victory. The game was close in the fourth, with Mt. Ararat holding an 8-7 lead. The Eagles […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Boys Lacrosse: Greely hands Dragons first loss
CUMBERLAND – The differences between the Greely and Brunswick high school boys’ lacrosse teams on Saturday were small. On several occasions, a goal by the Rangers was immediately answered by the visiting Dragons, and vice-versa as the momentum shifted back and forth. But two areas the Rangers dominated were in faceoffs, along with, as Brunswick coach […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
NHL hockey: Bruins thump Hurricanes, 6-2
BOSTON — With a five-goal, third-period lead and the Bruins still not done scoring, the crowd in the new Boston Garden began a throaty chant of “We want the Cup!” The next time they see their team, the NHL’s championship trophy might be on the line for real. Matt Grzelcyk scored twice — his first career […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Martinez belts 2 HRs, Red Sox pound Mariner’s, 11-2
BOSTON — J.D. Martinez made hitting look easy even in the lousy weather conditions by belting his first two home runs of the season at soggy Fenway Park. Martinez sent a pair of shots over the Green Monster, rookie Michael Chavis drove in five runs and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the stumbling Seattle Mariners […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Bowdoin College roundups: Men’s tennis into quarters; women fall, WLAX advances
BRUNSWICK — For the fourth consecutive season, the Bowdoin College men’s tennis team has advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals, defeating Skidmore, 5-1, in the third round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday afternoon. Bowdoin (18-4) moves on to face Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the national quarterfinals in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 20. Skidmore ended its season […]