BOSTON — After his first winter as the Boston Red Sox general manager, Ben Cherington can’t wait until spring training so he can finally see how things are working out.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL NOTES: Change helps Bulldogs get back on track
After last week’s home loss to Cony, Lawrence coach Mike McGee tweaked his team’s defense.
Winter Carnival set for Feb. 4 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Quarry Road Recreation Area Winter Carnival will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Quarry Road Trails off North Street.
Bone Builders demonstration Jan. 31
PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Public Library will host a Bone Builders demonstration from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The osteoporosis prevention exercise program is sponsored by the HealthReach Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
Adventure Girls program Saturday
WATERVILLE — Adventure Girls program, for second- through sixth-grade girls, will host two sessions of science activities. The activities will range from dropping eggs to floating boats and learning about the universe and cosmos.
Embden seeks bids forroads, fire protection
EMBDEN — The town is accepting sealed bids for fire protection and winter road maintenance.
Meals on Wheels drivers needed
SKOWHEGAN — Spectrum Generations Somerset is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors starting immediately. Drivers are needed for Hartland, Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Anson and Madison routes.
Infant loss group to meet in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer an eight-week support group for parents who have experienced the death of an infant. The group will start meeting at the end of January.
Student photography exhibit and contest set
WATERVILLE — The fourth annual student photography exhibit and contest is set for April 12-14 at the REM Center, 53 Main Street.