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December 2011
Chambers seeks golf partner for 2012
PITTSFIELD — The Sebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for a partner nonprofit organization for its 2012 Golf Scramble.
PARTY OF TWO: Flying with Angie is an adventure
Never ask a 5-year-old to pack her suitcase. Night-vision goggles, a pirate sword and a bucket of rocks will never make it through security.
‘Please help me get home,’ says American held captive
WASHINGTON — Christine Levinson had endured nearly four years of despair since her husband, Robert, disappeared in Iran. Every glimmer of hope in the U.S. government’s search for him had faded away, every optimistic lead had ended with disappointment. Privately, some believed he was probably dead.
Illness called PETA seems to affect the brain
I’ve been very concerned about my health since I read the letter (Dec. 5, Moore) about pigs and swine flu. I was most fortunate to have been born on a small farm in Wayne and pigs, along with sheep, hens, cows, etc. were all a large part of our diet. Now at 88 years old […]
ALLEN AFIELD: The thrill of the chase captures our soul
On one recent afternoon, Bill Woodward of Monmouth was telling me about his commercial bait-fishing experiences that morning, and his excitement resembled a little kid, talking about Christmas.
Jury set in coffee shop trial
AUGUSTA — It took all day Friday to select 16 people — nine women and seven men — from Kennebec County who will hear evidence at a trial scheduled to begin next week in which a Winthrop man is accused burning down the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cony holds off rally to win
Josie Lee scored 13 points, including six in the final two minutes, to lead Cony to a 53-41 win over Brunswick in the season opener for both teams Friday night. The Rams led by as many as 20 points in the second half, before the Dragons cut the lead to three (42-39) with just over five minutes left.
BOYS BASKETBALL: Gardiner rolls in opener
WALES — Jake Palmer scored 19 points and Aaron Toman added 18 to lead the lead the Gardiner boys basketball team past Oak Hill 98-18 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
Winslow holds off Nokomis
WINSLOW — Winslow’s hot shooting in the first half fueled a 66-58 win over Nokomis in the season opener for both teams. Trevor Lovely sank three 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 16 points, while Justin Murray added a pair of threes and led the Black Raiders with 18 points. Winslow led by as […]