THORNDIKE — A Mount View educator is giving students and friends a lesson in paying it forward.
December 2011
Students awarded Wilson honors
FARMINGTON — Eleven UMF students were recently named Fall 2011 Michael D. Wilson Research Scholars and Fellows by the University of Maine at Farmington Undergraduate Research Council.
OUTDOORS: A wish list, with a twist for those who love the outdoors
Anyone who enjoys the outdoors loves new gear, and the holidays truly are yet another “opening” day. While some years may bring that “must-have” item, this year, outdoor shoppers are going back to the future.
Retail angel alights in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Assistant manager Laurie Brown described the angel who wrote a check to Kmart for more than $6,000 Tuesday as an ordinary man on the street.
Disappointed traditional holiday music missing
I recently attended what I thought was going to be a holiday concert at Waterville Junior High School.
MEN’S LACROSSE: Colby’s Bunker picked by Rattlers
WATERVILLE — Former Colby College All-American lacrosse player Craig Bunker was recently selected in the 14th round of the supplemental draft by the Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse.
OUR OPINION: Legislators doing what they should: Asking questions
Gov. Paul LePage made a rare appearance in a legislative hearing room this week and was not shy about saying that he didn’t like what he saw.
Parade to honor veteran at home
JACKMAN — Afghanistan war veteran Sgt. Timothy Gilboe will be welcomed back as a hometown hero Thursday with a parade in his honor.
Freezing rain causes slew of traffic issues
SKOWHEGAN — Agencies across central Maine reported dozens of crashes and stranded motorists because of icy road conditions Wednesday afternoon, as freezing rain coated roads just in time for the evening commute.
SKIING: Have mountain to yourself
Lift lines. Crowded slopes. Tracked-out powder. As important as a bustling community of skiers is to the feel of the sport, haven’t you ever wished you could have a mountain to yourself?