ATLANTA (AP) — Kentucky could’ve cut the nets down at halftime.
March 2012
ON BASEBALL: Bard shows stuff of a starter
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Daniel Bard began the sixth inning under the bright Florida skies by hitting Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista with a pitch.
Franklin County voters to weigh dispatch center
FARMINGTON — A plan to build a new emergency 911 dispatch center for Franklin County is ready to go before voters this summer now that county officials made some changes to lower the project’s original price tag.
Nomination papers available in Madison
MADISON — The following positions will be voted on at the local June election: Anson Madison Sanitary Trustee, one three-year term; board of assessors, one three-year term; board of selectmen, one three-year term, library trustee, one five-year term; Madison Electric board of director, one five-year term; Madison Water District Trustee, one three-year term; Anson Madison Water District Trustee, remainder of a three-year term; road commissioner, one one-year term; town clerk/treasurer one-year term; School Administrative District 59 board of directors, two three-year terms.
Madison Information booth to open May 1
MADISON — The Madison/Anson Information Booth will open May 1, Route 148 next to Kennebec Creamery.
Conservation group acquires 192 Canaan Bog acres
SKOWHEGAN — Land management and conservation group Somerset Woods Trustees has acquired 192 acres of the ecologically sensitive Canaan Bog in East Skowhegan as part of a land swap with Central Maine Power Co.
Farmington’s new wind rules to be tested
FARMINGTON — Debbie Huddleston and her husband bought their home 15 years ago because the site was quiet and had picturesque views of farmland off Bailey Hill Road.
Hope & Healing hike event set for May 5
BENTON/WINSLOW — The second annual Hope & Healing Caring Connection Hike will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Benton-Winslow Rotary Trail in Benton. The hike will be 3.8 miles. Proceeds will benefit L.N Clark Inspiration Network and Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area.
Homeschoolers’ Read-Ins planned in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Waterville Public Library recently announced a new program for homeschooling families interested in reading and studying popular picture book authors.