advertisement
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion

RSU budget really should have $350,000 decrease

The RSU 18 budget caused me some concern when I came to understand that the board awarded a sizable increase in teachers’ pay. As a lifelong educator, I appreciate the board’s generosity; but most of the teachers around the state with whom I have talked have not seen anything close to the sweetheart deal RSU 18 received.

Posted inNews

STILL LIFE: To the market

Amish farmer Norman Borntrager fills gas cans on a buggy that he and his horse Crystal rode to the Depot store in Unity on Monday. The Amish community members use gas and diesel-powered equipment, but prefer horses and bicycles for transportation.

Posted inNews

STILL LIFE: Wall of art

Common Street Art Gallery Project Coordinator Emilie Knight hangs artwork at the new Waterville gallery on Common Street on Tuesday. Knight said there will be a soft opening this Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the new exhibit, food, drinks and music. The art exhibit will be available for viewing through August.

Posted inNews

Waterville and Somerset County police log for July 4, 2012

IN BINGHAM, Tuesday at 9:58 a.m., burglary of a motor vehicle was investigated on Main Street. 7:15 p.m., a domestic disturbance was investigated on Murray Street. IN FAIRFIELD, Tuesday at 7:38 p.m., a fireworks complaint was reported on Crane Drive. 9:25 p.m., a fireworks complaint was reported on High Street. 9:55 p.m., a fireworks complaint […]

Posted inNews

Maine law legalizing fireworks helps NH store

At Hilltop Fireworks, located a couple of miles from the Maine border, the owners say they’ve had more Maine customers in the days leading up to the Fourth of the July than in previous years.

Posted inSports

Double amputee set to run in Olympics

JOHANNESBURG — Oscar Pistorius was selected today to run in both the individual 400 meters and the 4×400 relay at the London Olympics, clearing the way for him to become the first amputee track athlete to compete at any games. In a surprise last-minute decision, South Africa’s Olympic committee and national track federation said the […]