The Maine Democratic Party and the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee released five variations of an ad on cable television and online last week, criticizing five Republican state senators for rubber-stamping the “agenda” of Gov. Paul LePage.
August 2012
Man ‘from the Augusta area’ shot in chest; police investigating
WARREN — Police are investigating what led to the shooting of a central Maine man early Tuesday morning.
Chesterville Heritage Society renovations begin
CHESTERVILLE — The two-story structure that once housed one of the town’s two fire departments is being renovated to serve as the town’s Heritage Society. As the building aged it has shown many signs of decay and was in need of renovations to transition it from a fire station to the Heritage Society.
Winslow’s Wranosky earns masters degree
WALTHAM, Mass. — Meghan Elizabeth Wranosky, 22, of Winslow, recently graduated with a masters of science in financial planning at Bentley University McCullum Graduate School of Business. She is a 2011 graduate of Bentley University with a bachelors degree in finance.
Fayette’s Zamler named human resources director for Delta Ambulance
Wendy Zamler of Fayette has been appointed director of human resources for Delta Ambulance, a not-for-profit paramedic ambulance service serving eighteen communities around Augusta and Waterville.
Beach, Labbe earn dean’s list status
WORCESTER, Mass. — Alexander C. Beach, of Skowhegan, and Tricia M. Labbe, of Waterville, were named to second honors on Clark University’s dean’s list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the 2012 spring semester.
Poultry, small animal swap on Saturday
WATERVILLE — A poultry and small animal swap will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Tractor Supply, 10 Kennedy Memorial Drive.
Carrabec High students to conduct survey of invasive aquatic plants in Embden
EMBDEN — Students from Biology and Environmental Science classes at Carrabec High School will collaborate with the Embden Pond Association Saturday, Aug. 11, to build teams that will survey the lake for invasive aquatic plants. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 12.
Politicians made Mainers dependent on the system
I had to chuckle after reading Buddy Doyle’s letter of July 22 (“Maine not open for business but embarrassment”. Maine is no different now than it was 50 years ago except for one thing: it has debt through unfunded liabilities. That’s like a Christmas present the people of Maine will forever be responsible for. The […]
OUR OPINION: Attack on King really a defense of negative ad
Give Charlie Summers’ campaign staffers credit for diligent research.