AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations recently announced the expansion of its Bridges Help at Home Geriatric Care Management Division to include home-safety assessments. Bridges Help at Home provides in-home care for help with hygiene, housekeeping or transportation, LifeAid Medical Alert Systems, and Geriatric Care Management and Consulting.
March 2012
Waterville’s Gardiner named to dean’s list
WATERVILLE — Paige Gardiner of Waterville was recently named to the 2011 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Maine, Orono School of Nursing. She is the daughter of Kim and Jeff Gardiner of Waterville.
Cambridge voters to consider slew of bans, bigger budget
CAMBRIDGE — Several moratoriums will be up for discussion at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday.
Locals named to dean’s list at Castine’s MMA
CASTINE — The following area students were named to Maine Maritime Academy 2011 fall semester deans list:
Waterville City Council to review details on gas pipeline tax break
WATERVILLE — City councilors will meet at 3 p.m. today in the council chambers to review specifics of a proposed tax increment financing district and related development program for a natural gas pipeline proposed by Kennebec Valley Gas Co.
Mid-Maine Technical Center announces skills championships
WATERVILLE — One hundred and twenty-six Mid-Maine Technical Center students recently competed in the Local Skills Championships. Students from Waterville Senior High School, Lawrence High School, Winslow High School and Messalonskee High School attend the technical center.
Budget taps surplus to avoid tax hike
BINGHAM — Voters will be asked at the annual Town Meeting Monday night to tap into accumulated surplus accounts, including $73,400 from winter roads, to keep the tax rate from rising.
Potential for bias in paper no greater now than before
Sen. Roger Katz’ Maine Compass on Feb. 23, “Sussman’s link to papers raises questions of news integrity,” is about Donald Sussman’s purchase of stock in and his seat on the Board of the company that produces some Maine newspapers, including the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Katz calls attention to the pressure that will be […]
OUR OPINION: 2 weeks enough time for hopefuls to gather names
Sometimes the best move is no move at all.Gov. Paul LePage made the right choice by staying out of an effort to extend the deadline for candidates hoping get a seat in the game of political musical chairs created by Sen. Olympia Snowe’s retirement surprise.
HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Messalonskee’s DelGiudice, Cony’s Swan enjoy team success
Matt Swan and Nate DelGiudice know what it’s like to lose.