FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots were unbeaten at home the past two regular seasons. Then the playoffs began.
2012
In Skowhegan, the wheels are in motion
SKOWHEGAN — Retired fix-it man Hugh Breingan had planned to salvage, fix and give away about 80 bikes to area children last summer.
Sustain coalition meets, thinks, plans
WATERVILLE — Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition members shared successes of 2011 and brainstormed about effectively promoting the organization’s goals at Saturday’s third annual meeting.
U.S. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Diggins, Kornfield win in strange fashion
RUMFORD — Sunday marked the end, but hardly the climax, of the 2012 U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships at Black Mountain.
Franklin County Chamber awards announced
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual meeting in the North Dining Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Spectrum Generations hires new positions
Spectrum Generations recently announced Diane Woodworth is the new development director and Julie Sexton is the new volunteer manager and grant writer.
UMF earns full national accreditation
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington was recently notified by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education that the UMF Teacher Education Unit and its professional teacher preparation programs have been awarded NCATE’s full accreditation without qualifications.
Messalonskee graduate named Soldier Hero
Oakland native James Williford was honored at Saturday’s 12th annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Waterville warming center opens Sunday
WATERVILLE — Homeless people and those who must conserve fuel dollars by turning down their heat will soon have a warm and inviting place to spend their days.
Grant speaks at regional conference
Licensed Social Worker Rachel Grant was one of eight professionals asked to represent Maine at the New England Regional Safety Assessments and Planning with Families in Danvers, Mass.