In view of today’s trend of encouraging active support of local businesses, we were disappointed to find that your coverage of Record Store Day featured a business located in Scarborough. The article totally ignored our very own local Record Connection store, which has carried vinyl records since opening more than 30 years ago and has […]
April 2012
ON BASEBALL: From the warehouse to the mound
PORTLAND — Two years ago, Chris Martin threw a baseball only when the boss said it was OK. Otherwise, Martin was lugging refrigerators or installing washing machines; the life of a warehouse worker.
Two-Cent Bridge to close for repairs
WATERVILLE — The Two-Cent Bridge at Head of Falls will close Monday for repair work expected to continue until the end of June, according to Assistant City Engineer John Lombardi.
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Terriers hope to continue successful run
The Thomas College baseball team is enjoying one of its best seasons in school history. The Terriers are 24-15 overall, including 19-5 in conference play. The Terriers will look to extend the good times this weekend at the North Eastern Athletic Conference East Division Tournament.
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: HoddWells battles through pain
Max HoddWells has learned a lot about track and field while competing for the University of New Hampshire.
Drug Take Back Day offers safe disposal option for pills
Don Lauzier realized that something had to be done several years ago, when his father died and he had to decide what to do with unused medication.
Motorcycle collides with car
NEW SHARON — A Dixmont man was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Route 2, state police said.
Police: Thefts may be related
WATERVILLE — Investigators believe a recent spate of nighttime burglaries are related, and police in Waterville and Winslow are stepping up patrols in response.
Police recover items from Kennebec River
WATERVILLE — State Police are analyzing items that were found Wednesday in the Kennebec River, but it is unknown whether they are related to missing toddler Ayla Reynolds.
DENIS THOET: Growth of the local food industry has industrial farm lobby worried
Living in Maine means that we are at the end of the road — literally — if we are in business and rely on out-of-state suppliers.