IN ALBION, Friday at 4:53 p.m., a reported property damage accident was investigated on Bog Road.
December 2011
Posted inOpinion
COMMENTARY: Shedding light on Christmas
No matter your religious beliefs — whether you’re devout, doubtful or downright atheist — you’re probably familiar with the Christmas story. From carols streaming through shopper-clogged malls to families trimming their trees to pundits debating whether there’s a “war on Christmas,” the holiday is ever-present at this time of year. But its history, significance and traditions are sometimes misunderstood. Let’s clarify what the yuletide is all about.
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Posted inCommunity
BRIDGE RESULTS
WATERVILLE — The Waterville non-sanctioned bridge club winners on Thursday were: Betty Perry and Judy Jones, Marilyn Dumond and Joan Matuzas, Lou Veilleux and Patricia Kick, Mike Gosseline and Claudette McNeil, Connie Fedorovich Suzann Morrison tied with Julie Richards and Connie Begin, Francis Roy and Janet Easton, Carmen Landry and Jackie Gamache.
Posted inNews
Board: Doctor violated pill rules
JAY — A doctor who practices in Jay was prohibited from prescribing pain medication after he failed to appropriately regulate the controlled substances, according to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.
Posted inNews
Residents consider restoring Town House
BELGRADE — A group in town wants residents to consider restoring the 1815 Town House.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Christmas sweater fits the festive season
We rise in defense of the Christmas sweater, a festive addition to the holiday that is unfairly maligned and ridiculed.
Posted inNews
Waterville man injured aiding crash victim
AUGUSTA — A Waterville veteran was critically injured Sunday morning when he happened upon a Route 3 crash and was hit by a van while trying to help the injured driver.
Posted inCommunity
Dog licenses available for Oakland residents
OAKLAND — Dog licenses are now available at the Town Office. Residents may also register on line through Jan. 31 at doglicensing.com.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Here’s a seasonal tradition we can do without
It’s a seasonal tradition, as predictable as wreaths and reindeer: Social conservatives accuse the news media, government, public schools and culture in general of waging a “war on Christmas.”
Posted inNews
Two injured in Belgrade Route 27 collision
BELGRADE — A pair of Belgrade residents were injured in a Monday crash on Route 27 that sent a Jeep spinning into Belgrade Stream.