Gov. Paul LePage this week directly linked his contentious proposal to address an estimated $89 million budget gap at the Department of Health and Human Services with his willingness to send a bond package to voters. At a glance, the governor’s comments signal yet another round of political brinkmanship with Augusta lawmakers. However, there are […]
April 2012
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STEVE SOLLOWAY: Someone for kids to look up to
PORTLAND — How old are you?
Seth Wescott didn’t flinch. After all, when the youngest of students at East End Community School were encouraged to ask questions Wednesday, a thicket of 5, 6 and 7-year-old arms went up.
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Foster chosen to head UMF
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s new president plans to make finding ways to address the financial challenges of the college’s students a top priority.
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NFL DRAFT: Saints bounty scandal looms on draft eve
The moment NFL fans have been waiting for since the last seconds ticked away in the Super Bowl arrives Thursday. It’s the draft.
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Hallowell ice rink opening in June
HALLOWELL — The $4 million Bank of Maine Ice Vault is on track for a June opening.
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Heck: New officer, cruiser needed for crime spike
WATERVILLE — Mayor Karen Heck proposes the city hire another police officer and buy another cruiser to help police deal with a heavy workload that includes an increasing number of pharmacy robberies.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Weeks sparks Eagles
OAKLAND –Ben Weeks scored a career-high seven goals as the Messalonskee boys lacrosse team beat Cony 14-1 in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A game Wednesday.
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Speed was key in small business loan event
AUGUSTA — Janet Eugley explained to two bankers how the device she designed can help pregnant women more easily hear the heartbeat of their developing babies.
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Walk for Life set for Saturday, May 5
WATERVILLE — Every life, a precious life is the theme for this year’s family fundraising 1.6-mile walk to support the First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5.
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LePage helps open new Waterville Save-A-Lot
WATERVILLE — Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday helped celebrate the opening of Save-A-Lot, a grocery store that adds a long-awaited piece to the downtown puzzle.