Quinn Stebbins finds his school assignments more interesting than he used to. For instance, in a recent essay he recounted the ups and downs of the Rollins Furniture Little League team’s 9-3 season, heartbreaking playoff game loss and ultimate tournament consolation game win.
March 2012
Fairfield pedestrian listed in stable condition
A woman struck by a van in Fairfield was listed in stable condition Friday at a Lewiston hospital.
Mural victory for LePage
AUGUSTA — A federal judge ruled Friday that Gov. Paul LePage exercised his right to government speech when he removed a mural from the Department of Labor and that he shouldn’t have to stand trial to explain his decision.
Constitutional officers talk Senate race
AUGUSTA — The fact that all three of Maine’s constitutional officers — the secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general — are running in the Republican U.S. Senate primary may be unprecedented.
MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine’s Abbott not yet cleared
WORCESTER, Mass. — Spencer Abbott walked out of the University of Maine locker room after Friday’s practice and into the same questions he’s heard for nearly a week.
Jail officials say cell escape has occured before
Officials at the Cumberland County Jail have learned that when an inmate snuck out of his cell to have sex with a female inmate two weeks ago, it was not the first time an inmate had slipped the lock on a maximum security cell.
Protesters decry birth control mandate
PORTLAND — About 120 Mainers protested the Affordable Care Act and federally mandated birth control coverage during a religious rally staged at noon Friday in front of the federal courthouse on Federal Street.
Waterville budget plan includes tax increase
WATERVILLE — Property owners will face a tax increase if a proposed $36.8 million municipal and school budget for the upcoming fiscal year is approved.
RED SOX: Buchholz shaky in loss
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Clay Buchholz thought he threw reasonably well. The statistics said otherwise.
Readfield man indicted on burglary charges
AUGUSTA — A 27-year-old Readfield man indicted on burglary and theft charges committed the offenses while the homeowners were at church, according to the prosecutor.