Protesters at the Waterville campus on Saturday afternoon called on the administration to ‘restore Colby’s moral compass’ and demanded the resignation of Robert E. Diamond Jr., chairman of the college’s board of trustees.
July 2012
WW II aircraft flyover was highlight of Pittsfield egg festival
PITTSFIELD — The parade was long and colorful, the craft tents were crammed with goodies and customers, and the food concessions left a pleasant aroma Saturday all through Manson Park in Pittsfield.
Police find 13 suspects, more crimes in Winslow bomb investigation
WINSLOW — A police officer investigating a series of homemade bomb explosions has uncovered a larger crime spree involving 13 males in 14 criminal incidents.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Moody leads 39ers to upset win
AUGUSTA — There was nothing phony about Madison’s post-game celebration at Saturday’s American Legion Zone 2 baseball tournament.
MAINE COMPASS: Olympian reaches out to Maine youth
During the upcoming Summer Olympics, many of us will tune in on TV over the course of the 17 days to acknowledge the commitment and dedication each athlete has for his or her respective sport and the pride each American has in representing our nation.
BRITISH OPEN: Scott takes lead into final round
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — The ball tumbled over the edge of a pot bunker and appeared to put Adam Scott in the worst spot he had been all day at the British Open.
Colorado movie theater shooting had been planned for months, say police
AURORA, Colo. — The Colorado shooting suspect planned the rampage that killed 12 and injured dozens of others at a suburban movie theater with “calculation and deliberation,” police said.
OUR OPINION: Charter school plan for Hinckley gets good grade
Public schools should try to serve every student, but everyone knows that’s not always possible.
ON BASEBALL: Huntzinger finds home in bullpen
PORTLAND — It was 12 weeks ago in this space that we looked at Brock Huntzinger’s plight.
TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Football keeps him going
Jack Brady wanted to be on the East sidelines for Saturday’s Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl. A few months ago, he was all set to be an assistant coach on Dave Hainer’s East staff. Brady coached the Mt. View High School football team to its first winning season and first playoff appearance, and he couldn’t wait to help coach the best high school football players in Maine.