VASSALBORO — Vassalboro Community School will hold kindergarten registrations Wednesday, April 25, and Thursday, April 26.
March 2012
Freedom selectman to vie for House set
FREEDOM — Democrat Brian Jones, 54, has announced his candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives District 45 seat representing Burnham, Freedom, Knox, Montville, Palermo, Thorndike, Troy and Unity.
On gay marriage, ‘it’s crunch time’
Foes and supporters of same-sex marriage are gearing up for five costly and bruising statewide showdowns in the coming months on an issue that evenly divides Americans.
Support for letter about women’s health care issues
I write in support of the letter submitted by the Rev. Danielle Bartz from Winslow (“Men shouldn’t dictate women’s health care,” Feb. 28). For nearly 10 years, I was the associate minister of the First Congregational Church of Waterville, U.C.C. Since that time, my family and I have moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Even though we […]
MLB: Beckett sharp in 2nd start of spring
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Josh Beckett increased his repertoire of pitches for his second spring training start, and the result was similar to his first outing.
Starks incumbent selectman faces two challengers for seat
STARKS — Incumbent Cynthia Kimball is being challenged by Sterling Doiron and Shawn Sours for a three-year term as selectman and by Cathleen Horner for a three-year term as assessor in elections.
LUGE: Clukey ready to return at nationals
Augusta native and 2010 Olympian Julia Clukey returns to luge competition next week, nearly a year after undergoing surgery to correct a congenital condition that limited blood flow to her spinal column.
Helping adult children talk with parents about driving
Many families avoid any discussion about safe driving and don’t consider transportation alternatives for their aging loved ones until there is a crisis. There are things adult children can do to help their parents stay safe on the road. For example, families can urge their loved ones to speak with a doctor about what effects […]
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: Messalonskee’s St. Pierre quietly goes all out
Messalonskee High School senior defenseman Travis St. Pierre isn’t the vocal type. His emotions don’t sway like a pendulum, either.
Legislators worked hard to protect Maine’s children
Kudos to Maine’s state legislators for their hard work to protect services for our state’s youngest, most vulnerable children. As law enforcement leaders, we strongly support the Legislature’s effort to pass a budget that avoids cuts to Head Start, home visiting and child care subsidies for low-income working parents. Looking after our youngest kids and […]