The Oak Hill (4-3) boys lacrosse team enters an unusual part of their schedule. The Raiders have a week off before playing the last five games of the regular season.
2012
Group continues fight vs. disclosure
AUGUSTA — The National Organization for Marriage, which contributed nearly $2 million to help repeal the legalization of gay marriage in Maine in 2009, continues to fight Maine’s campaign finance disclosure laws in state and federal courts.
Guardian to be buried in beloved Elm’s wood
PORTLAND — Frank Knight’s decades-long battle to save New England’s tallest elm served as an inspiring tale of devotion, so it is fitting that he will be laid to rest in a coffin made from the tree he made famous.
Trio likely tried to avoid deadly fumes
WINDSOR — Three people who police believe died of carbon monoxide poisoning while doing off-road driving over the weekend may have taken steps to get the fresh air that would have saved their lives.
Maine Hospice Education Day set for May 23
WATERVILLE — Maine Hospice Education Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 23 at Thomas College, West River Road.
Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center announces board officers
GARDINER — Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors and elected new officers to the board during its recent annual meeting.
Maine Strawberry Queen pageant accepting applicants
PITTSTON — Applications for the Maine Strawberry Queen pageant, which runs in conjunction with the Pittston Fair, are being accepted until June 1.
Kennebec River combed for missing woman
FAIRFIELD — The Maine Warden Service and Maine State Police searched the Kennebec River area in a boat and floatplane Monday for a 62-year-old Skowhegan woman presumed killed Saturday night when her vehicle plunged into Martin Stream alongside U.S. Route 201.
Budget, bonds on agenda as lawmakers return today
AUGUSTA — MaineCare cuts, long-term borrowing proposals and property rights are among the items on the agenda as Maine lawmakers return to the State House today to conclude their 2012 session.