After World War II, Berlin, Germany, was divided and the Soviet dictatorship built a wall to keep the people in their sector of the city from seeing what freedom and democracy were like. Many years later, U.S. President Ronald Reagan spent nearly as much to convince Russian dictator Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down that wall. […]
2019
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Newspaper jumps the gun in scrutinizing Gov. Mills
I was disappointed with the negative and suggestive front-page article Jan. 5 concerning the fact that medical marijuana dispensaries were among the funders of Gov. Mills’ inauguration. She hasn’t even warmed up the chair of the state’s leader yet. Please give her a chance to prove herself. Gerald H. Morin Sr. Portland
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Berlin Wall’s lessons are lost in modern era
The Berlin Wall functioned for about 28 years. Many were killed attempting to cross it. It was constructed in 1961 and physically destroyed in 1991; ideologically, it was destroyed well before that. That destruction was hastened by two fine United States presidents: John F. Kennedy at the Brandenburg Gate (“Ich bin ein Berliner”) and Ronald […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Shuttering Long Creek won’t improve state’s juvenile-justice system
The facility connects youths to critical services such as a job placement program and college prep classes.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Biddeford receives $15,000 broadband grant
BIDDEFORD — The Maine Community Foundation’s new Community Broadband Grant Program has awarded $15,000 in a grant to the city of Biddeford to be used to create a Broadband Plan that will help Biddeford move toward becoming a “Smart Community.” It is part of $130,000 in grants awarded to 11 communities across Maine and the program aims to […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Local University of Rhode Island students named to the Dean’s List
KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island announced that more than 5,500 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2018 Dean’s List. To be included on the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Girl Scouts of Maine to host Discover Girl Scouts events
YORK COUNTY — Girl Scouts of Maine will be hosting Discover Girl Scout events for potential members at a number of locations in York County later this month. These events will bring together girls from kindergarten through third grade and their caregivers, and allow them to discover why Girl Scouting is important to the development of […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Artist sisters to exhibit paintings at Goodall Memorial Library
SANFORD — The sister duo, Art For The HeArt By AnJill and Serenity, will be displaying their artwork at Goodall Memorial Library during the month of January. A Meet the Artist event is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. on Jan. 12 at the library. Come ask the sisters questions about their art and inspiration. […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Fact-checking President Trump’s Oval Office address on immigration
The president made a misleading statement in his first sentence and continued to rely on false and misleading claims to justify a border wall.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Cheverus boys hold off Gorham for key victory
Cheverus senior Akera Oryem soars to the basket for two of his 11 points in the Stags’ 68-64 home win over Gorham Tuesday. Ben McCanna / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Cheverus 68 Gorham 64 G- 14 14 16 20- 64C- 11 21 17 19- 68 G- Nadeau 8-5-21, Haines 4-2-12, […]