WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library Summer Book Sale and Art Exhibit opens this Saturday at 8 a.m. and runs through July 7. The sale and exhibit will take place at a new location, 14 Old Winthrop Road, across the street from the library.
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With signs, planking, Winthrop students promote new ‘We Play Outside’ initiative
WINTHROP — Motorists throughout Winthrop will begin seeing roadside signs urging them to slow down because people are playing outside as part of the town’s latest efforts to promote outdoor recreation and wellness. The signs are part of ongoing efforts through the school district’s service learning program to engage students of all ages in the town’s “We Play Outside” initiatives, according to a news release.
Community college trustees approve freeze on tuition
SOUTH PORTLAND — John Fitzsimmons said there were a hundred reasons to consider raising tuition for next year at Maine’s seven community colleges, but one overriding reason not to:
Man pleads guilty to mailing threats
PORTLAND — A Portland man who was accused of mailing death threats to Gov. Paul LePage and two members of Congress pleaded guilty Wednesday to five charges in federal court.
Jury finds man guilty for role in credit union robbery
A Fairfield man was found guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for his role in the armed robbery of a Skowhegan credit union three years ago.
Route 27 fix to result in road detour
PITTSTON — A section of Route 27 is set to receive emergency repairs starting Saturday because heavy rain in recent days has accelerated problems with its culvert, state officials said.
‘Lost on a Mountain’ film audition to be held today
WATERVILLE — Filmmaker Ryan Cook is looking for a brave, determined boy to portray iconic Mainer Donn Fendler on the big screen.
King is wealthy, but not through wind projects
The independent candidate’s investments are valued between $4.8 million and $22.5 million with his earned income for 2011 at $256,000.
Barney Frank plans role in Maine marriage campaign
Proponents say the outspoken Massachusetts congressman, who’s about to wed an Ogunquit man, will most likely play a behind-the-scenes part.