Zachary Glidden, 11, right, of Norridgewock waves a checkered flag with his brother Shane Cross, 7, center, of St. Albans on Saturday at the opening day of races at Unity Raceway.
April 2012
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Colby’s Kone wins 2 events; Bates wins title
WATERVILLE — David Pless won three events and Waterville Senior High School graduate Isaiah Spofford finished second in two to help the Bates College men’s track team win the State of Maine Track and Field Championships on Saturday at Colby College.
NHL PLAYOFFS: Capitals push Bruins to the brink
BOSTON — The Washington Capitals know how good the Boston Bruins are at coming from behind. They’re determined to change that — soon.
Waste management remains Earth Day issue
Getting rid of Maine’s garbage was easy in 1970, when the first Earth Day was celebrated. Trash was shoved into piles at the town dump and set afire.
Women have power in Senate race
Women such as Nancy Ciocca of South Portland may well decide who will be Maine’s next U.S. senator.
Obama outpacing Romney 10-1 in Maine fundraising
If campaign cash was votes — and there’s often a strong correlation between the two — the presidential race in Maine could be considered just about over.
Crystal gazing the norm at Standish show
STANDISH — To the uninitiated, it looked like any other stone with a few bluish tints.
Waterville airport gets new energy
WATERVILLE — Renewed efforts to revitalize Robert LaFleur Municipal Airport are under way, with the appointment of a regional airport advisory committee and creation of an airport manager position.
Town shares shift in SAD 54
SKOWHEGAN — Nine years ago, Skowhegan was responsible for nearly 75 percent of the annual school budget shared with five other communities in the school district.
Garland,Gilman
NORRIDGEWOCK — Priscilla Garland and Robert Gilman Jr. of Norridgewock have announced their engagement. Priscilla is the daughter of Gerry and Sandra Garland of Ocala, Fla. Robert is the son of Susan Gilman of Ocala, Fla. and Robert Gilman Sr. of Norridgewock.