Onlookers at left cheer dozens of Maine Game Wardens as they begin running on U.S. Route 201 in Vassalboro toward Augusta during the fourth annual 15 mile Fallen Officers Tribute Run on Wednesday. The run honors the 15 Maine game wardens who died in the line of duty.
October 2011
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY PLAYOFFS: Changes work out for Warriors in win
NEWPORT — Even the top field hockey teams want to get better. Earlier this season, Nokomis was struggling on its offensive penalty corners.
Treatment works for pill addicts, but access a problem
The good news about Maine’s painkiller abuse epidemic, experts say, is that opiate addiction is treatable. The bad news is that Maine doesn’t have enough treatment options for all of the people who want or need it.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Rivalry? Not yet
They’ve played just twice in the last three years, so there’s no grudge through repetition. They sit approximately 60 miles apart, so there’s no disdain through proximity.
Maine seeks early childhood education grant
AUGUSTA — Maine is requesting a $32.2 million federal grant to improve the quality of and access to early childhood learning and development programs.
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY PLAYOFFS: Indians cruise to win
A little time off didn’t hurt Skowhegan at all.
Wilton selectmen cry foul on smart meter installations
WILTON — Selectmen have accused Central Maine Power Co. of intentionally ramping up its installation of wireless electricity meters in town to keep them from passing a moratorium to temporarily ban the project.
Heavy rains create mushroom boom
PORTLAND, Maine — The tropical storms that drenched the Northeast this year left an unexpected bounty: Thousands of mushrooms have sprung up on some lawns, and foragers have filled bags with wild ones plucked from the earth, stumps and logs.
Local business leaders recognized for impact
PORTLAND — Pittsfield and North Vassalboro business leaders have been recognized for their impact on Maine’s economy, according to a recent announcement from the sponsoring organization.
Relay For Life of Waterville Friday
WATERVILLE — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Waterville, dedicated in memory of Martha Spann, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Thomas College.