Put yourself in 8-year-old Abbie Jacobson’s place.
August 2012
Maine Preservation group adds new sites to historic reseach list
SACO — A fire station built in 1939 as a Works Progress Administration project — one of eight such projects in the state — was identified Tuesday as one of Maine’s most endangered historic resources, according to an annual list released by Maine Preservation.
Labor Day holiday: Post offices to be closed Monday
PORTLAND — All post offices in Maine will be closed on Monday, Labor Day.
UMF lists dean’s students
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced its 2012 spring semester dean’s list.
GOP votes for tough-talking platform
The document calls for banning all abortions and gay marriages, making Medicare a voucher program and cutting taxes.
Town councilors chastise U.S. Senate candidate about stone wall
FALMOUTH — A two-year battle over stone wall signs has pitted town officials against Steve Woods, a business owner who is chairman of the Yarmouth Town Council and an independent candidate for U.S. Senate.
Packed house hears China truck park plans
CHINA — William Krause told the Planning Board Tuesday that he and others who live near a proposed off-road truck park are concerned about noise that they believe will be generated at the park.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Nash used to making switches
ORONO — Doug Nash saw the football spiraling toward him and one thought flashed through his mind.
Republicans laud Romney at convention
Every mention of his name was cheered by delegates eager to propel him into a campaign to oust President Barack Obama in tough economic times.
NFL PRESEASON: Not much at stake this time around
Considering their previous high-profile faceoffs, there’s no better way to finish off an NFL season than Patriots vs. Giants.