AUGUSTA — Abby Mace’s first high school race, at a cross country meet in August 2008, was the first in a long string of dominant victories. Mace wasn’t that runner Saturday. Instead, she prevailed in one of the best races of the day.
June 2012
Democrats promise fight with Republicans, King
AUGUSTA — Maine’s four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates took the stage at the party’s state convention Saturday, promising not to back away from a fight with Republicans or former Gov. Angus King.
Westbrook man ready to face obstacles of TV’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Jesse Villarreal of Westbrook was one of those kids who seldom took the easy route anywhere.
Friend: Body found is missing Skowhegan man
A body found Saturday morning in a backyard in Skowhegan is that of Jeff Godin, 42, a friend says.
NEMITZ: Change comes at crossroads for Catholics
The year was 1853. Anti-Catholic violence ran so rampant throughout Maine that the Rev. Henry B. Coskery, vicar general of Baltimore, said thanks but no thanks to his appointment as the first Roman Catholic bishop of Portland.
Damp fly-in attracts die-hard fans
BRUNSWICK — Predictions of heavy rain this weekend kept down the crowds and the aircraft on day one of the two-day International Brunswick Fly-In, but die-hard flying fans didn’t stay away.
Increase in new home construction seen in area
WINSLOW — New home construction is on the rise.
Vietnam veteran homecoming offers second chance
WATERVILLE — Americans will soon have a second chance to welcome veterans home from Vietnam.
Strategic plan laid out for Hallowell fire prevention services
HALLOWELL — A consultant has recommended investing in a new station and equipment for the Fire Department and improving efforts at fire prevention and recruiting firefighters.