WATERVILLE — Emergency officials responded quickly Thursday to a reported bomb threat at Kennebec Behavioral Health, only to learn moments later that it was a drill.
June 2012
Posted inOpinion
JOSEPH REISERT: Court immigration ruling deprives states of an element of sovereignty
On Monday, a majority of the US Supreme Court justices wrote that our constitutional system of federalism “adopts the principle that both the National and State Governments have elements of sovereignty that the other is bound to respect.”
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: Health care law ruling just adds fuel to the fire
If you’d been thinking that the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Barack Obama’s controversial health care law would settle the argument once and for all, well, think again.
Posted inSports
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF YEAR: Commitment helps Waterville junior turn in record-breaking season
Bethanie Brown finally committed to running full time this year.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Thanks to teens who aided motorists in sudden flood
My car was one of those damaged in the flooding at Elm Plaza after a recent sudden, torrential downpour in Waterville. The last thing I expected to see when I’d finished my grocery shopping was murky water, three-quarters of the way up my tires after the storm drains failed. Some cars were even worse off […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Thanks for utility workers who labor in storms
Kudos to these storm workers. Just a word of thanks to the employees of Central Maine Power, Time Warner Cable and Internet workers (the people who actually do the work). We old timers really appreciate their dedication under the conditions they have to do this work. I hope their companies find some way to reward […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
A shame that Waterville decided to ban fireworks
I think it is a shame that, because of a few complaints, Waterville decided to ban the sale/possession of fireworks. My guess is that every councilor who voted for this has at some point in their lives possessed and used fireworks. The same probably goes for those who complain about them. If people are so […]
Posted inNews
New bridge connects Portland, South Portland
PORTLAND — When the original Veterans Memorial Bridge was built in the 1950s, it was the longest and most expensive bridge in Maine.
Posted inNews
Fourth of July blast ready
WINSLOW — Organizers of the 22nd annual Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration are preparing to throw a party for 80,000 guests.
Posted inSports
AUTO RACING: Fernald to walk away from Unity
George Fernald, Jr. is ready to walk away from Unity Raceway at the end of the season.