On June 12, the citizens of Franklin County will be asked to vote on a referendum to allow the county to issue a $598,300 bond to finance the construction of a building to house a dispatch center and other county services. The building would be erected on property now owned by the county and adjacent […]
2012
Election isn’t intellectual exercise for Lachowicz
Recently I emailed Colleen Lachowicz to ask why she was running for state Senate District 25, and to ask how she differed from her primary opponent. Not surprisingly, Lachowicz answered from her professional experience at Kennebec Behavioral Health: “I am running because I have personally seen the effects that bad social policies have wrought on […]
Skowhegan teachers gave students gifts for life
I would like to thank the teachers and staff at Skowhegan Area High School, and all of SAD 54. As the final days of high school for our son come to an end, I wish to express my respect and sincere appreciation to the dedication and care shown daily to our young adults from everyone […]
Friend: missing man found dead
SKOWHEGAN — A body found Saturday morning in a backyard on Bennett Avenue is the local man who has been missing for a week, a friend said. Jeff Godin, 42, was last seen on May 26 and an extensive air, ground and water search was launched by the Maine Warden Service and police Friday. A […]
Democratic Senate candidates promise King a fight
The four Democrats seeking the nomination appeal for support and attack the GOP and former Gov. Angus King.
Election 2012: Rivals hit Poliquin on pike widening
The GOP U.S. Senate hopeful draws criticism for backing a 1991 initiative to stop a turnpike expansion.
Two rescued from sailboat off Cape Elizabeth
Coast Guard crews rescued two people aboard a sailboat that ran aground just south of Portland Head Light early this morning.
Stay or go? Some towns are eyeing retreat from sea
There’s a growing acknowledgement that the sea is relentless and erosion will worsen with rising seas fueled by global warming.
‘Housewives’ actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72
A veteran Emmy-winning character actor, Joosten was lauded for her portrayal of Mrs. McCluskey, who kept a close eye on her Wisteria Lane neighbors.
Rain delays finish of Class A track & field tourney
Due to the wet conditions the pole vault was rescheduled to Wednesday, at a site yet to be determined.