BOSTON — Christopher Thurston of Augusta will serve as an AmeriCorps member with City Year helping students in Boston.
2012
Murphy, of Winthrop, releases debut album
WINTHROP — Meghan Murphy, 19, of Winthrop, has released her debut album, “The Southern Side of Life.”
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Boudreau gets hat trick in Lawrence win
OLD TOWN — Tyler Boudreau scored three goals in the second period as the Lawrence boys hockey team beat Old Town 6-4 to earn an Eastern B win at the University of Maine in Orono.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: ’Dogs get a big win
FARMINGTON — They won after their center fouled out in the final minutes of a close game. They won despite being out-rebounded by seven in the second half. They won with a freshman taking their big foul shots in the final 41 seconds.
Hastings earns honors’ list status
FARMINGTON — Jacob Hastings recently was named to the honors’ list for the 2012 fall semester at Unity College.
Thanks, AARP for food collection effort
I am writing this letter to thank the members of AARP’s six chapters here in Maine. Maine is number one in all of New England when it comes to food insecurity. Especially during the winter months many in our state grapple with keeping food on the table. AARP’s six chapters made an extraordinary effort to help by hosting local food drives that support food pantries and other programs such as Meals on Wheels.
Here’s an opinion for Bill Nemitz to read
I just read another opinion of the predictable, liberal columnist Bill Nemitz.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Lawrence runs away from Cony
AUGUSTA — There’s no big secret to the Lawrence basketball team’s success. The Bulldogs pressure the ball and overplay the passing lanes in hopes of forcing turnovers or bad shots.
Sincere thank-you for return of debit card
I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to the person who returned my debit card that I lost in the Waterville Walmart parking lot a few weeks ago.
Town offices should offer equal not special rights
I could say shame on Maine for allowing gay marriage, but I have to say shame on some Maine towns taking advantage of the gay marriage vote. These towns are opening their doors to city hall on a Saturday to allow citizens to get a marriage license on the first day gay marriage becomes legal.