FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Stephen Gostkowski sat in his locker, his back to an ever-growing mob of television cameras, microphones and recorders, as he pulled on his socks and put on his sneakers.
September 2012
Solicitation spike raises doubt about ‘do-not-call’ rules
WASHINGTON — So much for silence from telemarketers at the cherished dinner hour, or any other hour of the day.
NFL: Patriots miss field goal in final seconds
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Stephen Gostkowski lay face down on the field after missing a shot at a winning field goal. On the sideline, Kevin Kolb and the Arizona Cardinals celebrated their victory.
Woodman to present Farmington history
FARMINGTON — A program, “The History of the Farmington Village Corporation” will be presented by Jane Woodman, a Farmington native and longtime Farmington Village Corporation employee.
Healthy Child Healthy World events planned
WATERVILLE/SKOWHEGAN — A Healthy Child Healthy World Parties are planned this month. The first event is planned for 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in Waterville Library’s Colby Program Room, 73 Elm St. The second party will be 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Somerset Valley Academy, 41 Norridgewock Ave. in Skowhegan.
Labbe spent a summer of research in Canada
WORCESTER, Mass. — Tricia M. Labbe of Waterville is one of 10 undergraduate students who spent the summer pursuing research with the help of a Steinbrecher Fellowship. Labbe will continue her project and her honors thesis on the Acadian Deportation of 1755 throughout the upcoming academic year.
Murder trial set to begin
SKOWHEGAN — Fading memories, lost witnesses and decades-old forensic evidence will be among the challenges in a 32-year-old murder case set for trial this week.
Computer class series offered in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations Muskie Center recently announced its fall Spectrum Learning Series, that will focus on building and enhancing computer skills. The following classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 25: computer basics; introduction to Amazon and eBay; everything Google; everything Facebook; and introduction to the iPad.
REPORTING ASIDE: A good turn is the best tool
Derek Ellis grew up in a world where you didn’t have to lock your door at night, and if you heard about someone’s house being burglarized, it was rare.
Robot Open Houses planned this month
Maine Robotics has partnered with local groups and robot teams from around the state to offer Robot Open Houses. The Open Houses are designed to provide all ages with details of existing robot programs running in the state.