Waterville is playing with 12 field hockey players, although that number could increase to 14 in the near future. When the Purple Panthers beat Camden Hills on Monday, they used the same 11 players for the entire game.
September 2012
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NFL: Ridley gets a grip, plays key role for Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Stevan Ridley learned the hard way as a rookie. Hold on to the ball or grab a seat on the bench.
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Occupy protesters decry Colby College trustee Diamond
A row of more than 20 picketers stood at the base of the Diamond Building on Mayflower Hill Drive to call attention to the building’s donor — Robert E. Diamond Jr., a 1973 Colby graduate and chairman of the college’s board of trustees.
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Bill questions oversite of powerful independent regulation agencies
WASHINGTON — A bill co-authored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is sparking debate about whether rule changes sought by powerful, independent regulatory bodies should face the same scrutiny as those proposed by agencies controlled by the White House.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Messalonskee’s Stinson packs a punch
OAKLAND — The Messalonskee High School football team is conducting a physics experiment. Force equals mass times acceleration. If Jake Stinson, a 5-foot-10, 225-pound guard turned fullback, gets a 2-yard head start, how big will the hole that he creates be?
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Waterville man pleads guilty to growing pot near Little Home for Wanderers
AUGUSTA — A Waterville man who told police he was growing and processing marijuana for about six months in his residence near the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers pleaded guilty this week to two drug charges.
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King, Summers face off in Senate campaign debate
Former Gov. King and Secretary of State Summers traded opinions on taxes, health care, energy and regulation in front of an invitation-only audience of about 200 people at a Texas Instruments plant here.
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Land Trust to host potluck, talk Sunday
LIBERTY — The Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance will host a gathering and potluck supper, followed by a talk by Landis Hudson, executive director of Maine Rivers. The free event will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the Montville Community Building. Maine Rivers works to protect, restore and enhance the ecological health of Maine’s river systems. A brief membership meeting will be held as part of the event; nonmembers are welcome to attend.
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Solon Elementary School praised for connection to community
SOLON — Solon Elementary School is a small school with a big vision.
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Bowling tournament planned for Sunday
WATERVILLE — The Consolidated Firefighters of Waterville will sponsor its third annual Bowl for Charity bowling tournament. The event will help raise money for fire equipment and also charities the organizations support every year.