The candidates return to campaigning this week in states including Nevada, Ohio and New Hampshire.
August 2012
CORRECTION
In publishing a photo of a robbery suspect in a Newport drugstore and a photo of a Jeep being removed from Bond Brook in Augusta, both on page B2 of Saturday’s edition, the newspaper coupled each photo with the story about the other’s subject matter. It was an editing error.
MLB: Cabrera associate tried to fabricate defense
NEW YORK (AP) — An associate of San Francisco Giants All-Star Melky Cabrera purchased a website and attempted to create evidence to support a claim that the outfielder inadvertently took the substance that caused a positive drug test, the New York Daily News reported Sunday.
Senate candidate’s remarks about rape stir outrage
Rep. Todd Akin backs off from saying women’s bodies have ways to prevent pregnancies from rape.
REPORTING ASIDE: Turn down the music
A few years ago, my husband and I went to a swanky wedding out of state.
‘We’ve got more kids than we have slots,’ says Cornville charter school director
CORNVILLE — The board of the Cornville Regional Charter School will conduct a bingo-style lottery to select the students will be eligible to attend classes when the school opens Oct. 1.
Pittsfield Buying Club opens membership
PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Buying Club recently announced the receipt of a grant from Farm Fresh for Maine, a program of the Maine Department of Agriculture in partnership with Western Mountains Alliance.
Emergency response to be discussed
WATERVILLE — August is National Emergency Response Month. Those interested in learning more about the Life Aide Emergency Response Systems can attend a 10 a.m. information presentation Monday, Aug. 27, at Spectrum Generations Muskie Center. There is no cost to attend.
Surf and Turf cookout planned in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The third annual Surf and Turf Cookout will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at Spectrum Generations Muskie Center.
Colby students offer free SAT test-prep sessions
Colby College students offering a free SAT preparatory course are looking to expand their enrollment this fall.