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December 29, 2016 / Front Page

Columnist M.D. Harmon dies in shooting mishap

Served as principal and priest at Sanford church and school

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

SANFORD — Maine State Police and Sanford police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a shooting Wednesday night that resulted in the death of Michael Harmon. More...

Frozen in time

The clock tower on Biddeford's City Hall, pictured Wednesday, is in desperate need of repairs, city officials say. ALAN BENNETT/Journal Tribune

Biddeford's clock tower in desperate need of repair

By ALAN BENNETT
Staff Writer

BIDDEFORD—You can see it as you drive over the Saco River, from atop the hills surrounding downtown and reflecting sun beams from miles away. More...

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Pauline Cockerille gets asked quite frequently the secret of living a long, healthy life.It’s no wonder why people may think she’s an expert on the subject. Cockerille turned 100 on Tuesday. More...

Habitat for Humanity conducts framing training in Kennebunk

KENNEBUNK— Habitat for Humanity of York County is inviting skilled contractors and/or crews to join its Framing Blitz from Monday, Jan. 9 to Sunday, Jan. 15. More...

Snow, rain, wind today; sunny Friday

By TAMMY WELLS
Senior Staff Writer

SANFORD — The snowfall inland could be heavy at times this afternoon and by the time it is all said and done, those living just a few miles from the coast could see as much 6 to 8 inches of snow on the ground. More...

Wells one paw closer to dog park

By ALAN BENNETT
Staff Writer

WELLS — For months, some Wells residents have been barking at town officials to establish a town dog park, a matter the Board of Selectmen discussed for the second time in a workshop prior to its meeting on Dec. 20. More...

Property Tax Fairness Credit Program available for Lyman residents

LYMAN—Town of Lyman officials are reminding residents that the Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Program has been repealed and replaced by a refundable Property Tax Fairness Credit that can be claimed on the Maine Individual Income Tax For More...

Sports

University of New England’s Brionne Turcotte (left) battles against the University of Southern Maine in the 2016 season. ALEX SPONSELLER/ Journal Tribune

Nor’easters honored by NSCAA, NEWISA

By ALEX SPONSELLER
Associate Sports Editor

BIDDEFORD — The University of New England women’s soccer team capped off an impressive 2016 season with a playoff berth and an appearance in the Commonwealth Coast Conference final. More...

Jordan Mickey assigned to Red Claws

FROM STAFF REPORTS

PORTLAND — The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, announced today that the Boston Celtics have assigned forward Jordan Mickey to the Maine Red Claws. More...

New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs away from New York Jets linebacker Freddie Bishop (56) during the second half of a game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. AP WIREPHOTO

Brady’s complements: Patriots running backs are weapons

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Community

Master Gardener classes nearing in Springvale

YORK COUNTY—Interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? Are you someone who likes to help others, learn and share research based information? Have you been looking for a way to get involved in your community, to give back? More...

'Second Sunday Concert' to feature tenor, organist

KENNEBUNKPORT—The First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport is pleased to continue to provide to the public its “Second Sunday Concert Series” in the New Year. The first concert of 2017 will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. More...

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State/Regional

Maine solar farm expected to go online soon

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MADISON (AP) - A solar farm that occupies nearly 22 acres of land in the Maine town of Madison is expected to be fully operational by the end of this week. More...

Maine artist reports his painting of Navy hero missing

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LOVELL (AP) — A Maine artist who created a portrait of the late Adm. More...

Heating oil prices on rise in state

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AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Governor's Energy Office says the price of heating oil has risen over the last two weeks. The statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.22 per gallon this week. More...

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Opinion

What's up in January

By Bernie Reim

January is named for the Roman god Janus, who faces both forward and backward at the same time. He is the god of beginnings and transitions. More...

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World / National

For Trump White House, diplomatic security challenges remain

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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump hammered rival Hillary Clinton during the presidential campaign for failing to prevent the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, when she was secretary of state. More...

Video appears to show Texas police shooting man walking away

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DALLAS (AP) — A police dashcam video released five months after a Texas officer shot a black man appears to show the man walking away as the officer fired, and the man’s lawyer says he was not a threat. More...

Man suspected of ties to Berlin attacker detained in Germany

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BERLIN — German prosecutors said Wednesday that they have detained a Tunisian man they think may have been involved in last week’s truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin. The 40-year-old, who wasn’t identified, was detained in Berlin durin More...

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