WASHINGTON — A defense budget bill that won approval from a Senate subcommittee includes $150 million to help pay for repairs to a Navy submarine that was damaged by fire in May at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.
August 2012
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Free school supplies available for Fayette children
FAYETTE — The Fayette School and Home Association will sponsor a Back to School Shop N’ Swap from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 11 at Fayette Central School.
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Gardiner OKs waiver of excise tax for active military personnel
GARDINER — The City Council recently approved an ordinance that exempts some active-duty military personnel from paying vehicle excise tax.
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Gibbs Library seminar offers self-publishing advice
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road, will present a self-publishing seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9.
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Hall-Dale High School announces awards, scholarships
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School has announced its awards and scholarships for the class of 2012.
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Police Report, July 31 to August 1
At 4:43 p.m., firefighters responded to a car fire on Philip Avenue.
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MLB: Tigers hold off Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder homered on consecutive pitches to cap a five-run fifth inning Wednesday night, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep.
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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Worcester outduels Allen in Gardiner loss
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — In possibly his last competitive pitching performance, Gardiner’s Spencer Allen had a marvelous farewell. Allen went eight innings and allowed just five hits and two walks.
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House votes to extend Bush-era tax cuts
Nineteen Democrats join the GOP in the 256-171 vote on a bill President Obama has vowed to veto.
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Belgrade summer residents worry about milfoil growth
BELGRADE — Summer residents expressed concern about milfoil Wednesday, urging the Board of Selectmen to tackle the issue head-on, even if it means spending more money to prevent it from spreading.