SOUTH PORTLAND — Dorean Maines of Augusta was honored with the Distinguished Service Award presented by the American Lung Association in Maine during their annual awards luncheon at the Sable Oaks Marriot Hotel.
October 2012
Kennebec Journal Police Report: Oct 19-20
At 5:32 p.m., a weapons violation was reported on Eastern Avenue.
Republicans raise red flags over Libya
WASHINGTON — Sensing a moment of political vulnerability on national security, Republicans pounced Friday on disclosures that President Barack Obama’s administration could have known early on that militants, not angry protesters, launched the attack on U.S. diplomats in Libya.
Dreary figures shouldn’t alarm, Maine finance officials say
AUGUSTA — Maine finance officials gave some dreary fiscal news to lawmakers Friday, reporting that state revenues were sagging at the end of the first quarter. But they also pointed to some positive trends that could brighten the picture.
Top Maine political donors betting on Democrats
Mainers have contributed $8.5 million for federal elections, with 20 percent coming from 10 individuals.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Warriors’ season ends
ELLSWORTH — Katey Curtis scored a pair of goals to lead the No. 6 seeded Ellsworth girls soccer team past No. 11 Nokomis 3-0 in an Eastern B preliminary round game.
MLB: Red Sox ask to talk to Farrell
BOSTON — A baseball official familiar with the discussions says the Red Sox have asked the Toronto Blue Jays for permission to talk with manager John Farrell about the opening in Boston.
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Saints shut out Black Bears
ORONO — The University of Maine men’s hockey team went 0 for 9 on the power play and was shutout, losing the St. Lawrence University 5-0 Friday night at Alfond Arena.
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY: Foxcroft beats Nokomis in semis
NEWPORT — The storyline would have been wonderful for Nokomis. Coach Katie Thompson wins her 100th career game, and the Warriors advance to the Eastern B finals again despite losing two Division I field hockey players to graduation.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER: Erskine beats Cony in PKs
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine goalie Paige Leary said she enjoyed Friday’s penalty kick shootout at the end of the Eagles’ Eastern A girls soccer prelim game against Cony. It showed.