Visibility was limited on much of the drive home, but the Skowhegan players still enjoyed their reception after winning the Class A state field hockey title with a 5-0 win over Marshwood on Saturday at Yarmouth High School.
October 2011
Senators form maple alliance
WASHINGTON — Producers of fake maple syrup aren’t common in Maine — at least not now.
Coalition receives Hastings Award
The Sustain Mid Maine Coalition was recently awarded the Hastings Award from Efficiency Maine during their recent awards dinner. The coalition received the award for its work to further Maine’s goals of energy efficiency and environmental enhancement.
Palmyra town offices stay put for now
PALMYRA — The town’s fledgling community center is probably financially self-sufficient enough for the town offices to move in, but that won’t be happening before this winter as some had earlier hoped.
Big issues face Somerset County commissioners’ candidates
SKOWHEGAN — Wind turbines, taxes and paying for the county jail all are important topics to candidates running for two new seats on the board of Somerset County commissioners.
Crash lowers speed limit on Winslow road
WINSLOW — The speed limit will soon be lowered on a half-mile stretch of outer Clinton Avenue in response to citizen concerns after an accident this summer that injured a man.
Grant supports Carrabec’s Less Screen More Lean program
ANSON — Thirteen-year-old Tyler Reichert, of New Portland, already knows what it takes to be a dedicated athlete.
Look at state mottos and the way they treat inmates
It’s time for a quick civics lesson comparing two state mottos, those of Louisiana and Maine.
AT&T, T-Mobile merger good for Maine businesses
Small businesses across the country tap into wireless technologies every day to facilitate sales, improve customer support, increase efficiency, reach and develop markets, and conduct routine business.
Obama’s new mortgage relief program better
Unlike his Home Affordable Refinance Program that failed to garner widespread participation owing to unaccountable complexity, President Barack Obama’s new initiative eliminates homeowner fees associated with refinancing, removes squirrelly income requirements, provides loans at rock-bottom prices and reduces risk for the banks involved.