WATERVILLE — Welcome home.
That was the message delivered by more than 1,000 Maine residents Thursday to Vietnam veterans at Head of Falls. More than 300 Vietnam veterans marched one by one across the Two-Cent Bridge and through a reception line that included 2nd District U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, Mayor Karen Heck, state representatives, soldiers, families and friends.
June 2012
Norwegian company to hold public hearings on wind farm proposall
The Norwegian company that wants to built a demonstration floating wind farm off the coast near Boothbay Harbor will hold three public meetings this month to update its progress and answer questions.
First Maine Academy of Natural Sciences graduates receive diplomas
FAIRFIELD — It’s no wonder Helen Rankin promotes perseverance.
Sixty-five years after she attended Good Will-Hinckley, she received her diploma.
Summers’ early unwillingness to back Snowe may haunt him now
Charlie Summers has won the Republican nomination to replace his former boss U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. However, Summers’ unwillingness to back Snowe in her now-abandoned race against a tea party challenger may cost him the retiring political icon’s financial backing.
Senior discount no-brainer for veterinarian care
I totally agree with Joyce Turcotte (letter, June 9, “Hey local veterinarians: how about a senior discount?”).
Summers’ refusal to support Snowe may hurt his campaign
Charlie Summers has won the Republican nomination to replace his former boss U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. However, Summers’ unwillingness to back Snowe in her now-abandoned race against a tea party challenger may cost him the retiring political icon’s financial backing.
RSU 3 budget gets approval
Voters in Unity-based Regional School Unit 3 validated the $19,240,500 budget Tuesday by 302 votes, 753-451.
Calif. woman convicted in Kennebec County
AUGUSTA — A jury in Kennebec County Superior Court convicted an Oakland, Calif., woman of a charge of operating under the influence, which occurred Feb. 3 in Winthrop.
State finds money to pay laywers of indigent clients
AUGUSTA — Bills from lawyers representing indigent defendants will be paid sooner rather than later now that the governor stepped in with some emergency funding.
Unity’s Trunzo earns Volunteer of the Year
UNITY — Sara Trunzo, Unity College Food and Farms Project coordinator, will be awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Unity Area Rotary Club at the program and award ceremony from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday at Crosstrax Restaurant.