WATERVILLE — Working as a cartographer for National Geographic has given Ross Donihue, 23, an appreciation for maps as a storytelling tool.
September 2012
Council to consider where sex offenders live
AUGUSTA — Officials are considering restricting where criminals who have committed sex offenses against children will be allowed to live in the city.
Prepare for fall election blossoms
One week from Tuesday, six weeks to the day before the Nov. 6 election, Maine’s electoral class of 2012 will be allowed under state law to plunk down their campaign signs alongside highways and byways all over this otherwise picturesque state.
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY NOTEBOOK: Cougars set to bounce back
For the first time in her 19 years as head coach, Kelley Cullenberg’s Mt. Blue boys cross country team failed to qualify for the state meet last fall. Don’t expect a repeat performance this season.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Fortier’s 2nd-half goal lifts Colby to 1st win
WATERVILLE — Megan Fortier scored a goal with 9 minutes, 32 seconds remaining to lift Colby College past the University of Maine at Farmington 2-1 in non-conference field hockey action Sunday.
STILL LIFE: Farmington Fair opens
Lauren Robinson, left, and Sage Whitehead spend time with young steers that were about to compete with handler Mia Hofmann during the Farmington Fair on Monday.
Robotics team hopes to raise profile in community
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School’s world-ranked robotics team hopes a local competition involving basketballs and bridges will help demonstrate the value of the program to school district taxpayers.
NASCAR: Keselowski earns Chase opener victory
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Brad Keselowski began the season with a bit of goofiness, posting on Twitter during a red-flag stoppage at the Daytona 500.
Police ask for help in finding missing man
WINTHROP — Police are asking for the public’s help in a search for a man who apparently walked away from his home early Saturday on Stanley Road in Winthrop.
MLB: Jays top Red Sox to avoid 3-game sweep
TORONTO (AP) — Jon Lester said it was the best he’s thrown all year. Unfortunately for the Boston left-hander, it ended in another loss.