AUGUSTA — Saying he sees an opportunity for improved commerce between Maine and Canada, Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday signed into law a bill setting aside $300,000 to study the feasibility of a privately funded highway connecting two Canadian provinces through Maine.
April 2012
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Tough test for Colby women’s lacrosse
How good is women’s lacrosse in the New England Small College Athletic Conference? Colby is ranked seventh in the nation in the latest NCAA Division III poll — but just third among NESCAC teams.
Holiness of Passover brings Christians, Jews, together
AUGUSTA — Christian and Jewish celebrations came together Thursday night as the Last Supper was observed around a shared table.
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Accident doesn’t derail Dumas
For a couple of days at least, it appeared the track and field career of University of Southern Maine senior Bethany Dumas had come to an abrupt and unfortunate end.
Morning Sentinel police log: April 6, 2012
IN SKOWHEGAN, Wednesday at 5:27 a.m., a noise complaint was investigated on Riverside Drive.
STILL LIFE: Holy Thursday
Father Larry Jensen washes the feet of 12 parishioners during the Holy Thursday service at St. Joseph’s Maronite Church in Waterville Thursday evening.
Republicans for Senate spar in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE — Four Republicans hoping to become Maine’s next U.S. Senator made their pitches to northern Maine voters Thursday.
GOLF: Westwood jumps out front at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Lee Westwood has a first-round lead at a major for the first time in his career.
Pittsfield files for ‘open for business’ designation from state
PITTSFIELD — When Gov. Paul LePage announced the launch of the Business Friendly Community Designation Program last month, there was a flurry of interest from communities.