AUGUSTA — Sixteen months ago, Bill Beardsley left his job as president of Husson University to run for governor.
April 2011
NHL: Bruins fall into 0-2 hole vs. Canadiens
BOSTON (AP) — Michael Cammalleri and Mathieu Darche scored in the first 2:20 of the game, and Carey Price stopped 34 shots Saturday night to lead Montreal to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins and give the Canadiens a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Demeritt steps down
AUGUSTA — Dan Demeritt, Gov. Paul LePage’s director of communications and legislative affairs, has resigned because of “unresolved business issues” that require his “immediate and direct attention.”
With gas prices, college commuters getting an education in economics
AUGUSTA — Skyrocketing gas prices have forced Jami Childress to rethink everything about her college experience.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Pavento’s no-hitter lifts Thomas
WATERVILLE — Sara Pavento pitched a no-hitter in the first game and the Thomas College softball team swept a North Atlantic Conference doubleheader from Green Mountain College, 11-1 and 14-0.
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Gray sees big picture
It just makes sense that Tory Gray competes in multiple events for the women’s track and field team at Colby College. Gray is the kind of person who is always doing more than one thing.
STRONGMAN: ‘Fingers’ a true test of strength
AUGUSTA — Justin Genest hoisted the first steel tube, all 12 feet and 325 pounds of it, and pushed it down with authority.
STEVE SOLLOWAY: Coach returns, lesson remembered
WATERVILLE — They met by chance before the game in the corridor outside the locker rooms. The lacrosse coach who left Colby College for rival Amherst and the two-time All-American player who stayed to finish up his senior year.‚
HOCKEY: Local players win title
The Lewiston Area Hockey Club struggled to play or practice with a full lineup during the Midget Tier II Under-18 season last fall.
MLB: Lowrie, Beckett spark Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Josh Beckett’s fine start has been overshadowed by Boston’s miserable opening to this season.