AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta’s 10th annual Terry Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Jewett Auditorium and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Richard Randall Student Center.
April 2012
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ON SKING: Tips for storing your skiing gear
After months of fits and starts (Snowstorms! Droughts! Freezing temps! Record-breaking highs!), we’ve reached the end of ski season. Skis and boards are getting stored, replaced with golf clubs, boats and hiking boots.
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Fuel tank blast victim in fair condition
An Oakland man is recovering from serious burns he suffered Tuesday after a fuel tank exploded near him.
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Loan for school boiler up for revote in Fayette
FAYETTE — Residents face a revote on a proposed loan that would pay to install a wood boiler to heat Fayette Central School.
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Board resumes its septic rules work
CHINA — Planning Board members reversed their earlier position and decided to continue work on a revised shoreland septic system compliance program that voters may consider as an alternative to scrapping the existing rules.
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KID TRACKS: A family-friendly climb
Sabattus Mountain in Lovell is a gem of a place that offers an easy, family-friendly hiking adventure with spectacular views.
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ON HIKING: Hiking guide leads to many happy trails
The Maine Mountain Guide, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, has served as the comprehensive hiker’s reference to the trails of the state since 1961. A new edition of the book, due out this month, promises to carry on the long tradition as a trusted pathfinder for hikers seeking outdoor pleasure and healthful exercise in the woods and mountains of Maine.
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Never too early to plan for next winter
AUGUSTA — Spring might be in the air, but a Maine energy agency warned Wednesday that the next winter heating season starts in just 253 days — or eight months.
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NBA: Celtics top Hawks in OT
BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce overcame a miserable shooting game with a key jumper in overtime and Rajon Rondo finished with a triple-double with 20 assists, 10 points and 10 rebounds to lift the surging Boston Celtics to an 88-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.