In order to be in place for the church’s solemn Holy Week, beginning Easter Sunday, the new Pope will need to be installed by Sunday, March 17.
February 2013
NH House voting on bill requiring abortion waiting period
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to kill a bill that would require a woman’s doctor to provide her with information about risks and alternatives to abortion during a 24-hour waiting period.
Lawmaker plugs a tax break for electric cars
Bangor Democratic Sen. Geoffrey Gratwick’s bill would create a temporary income tax credit for the purchase of qualified plug-in electric vehicles.
Divided Senate likely to confirm Hagel this week
Opponent Sen. John McCain concedes Hagel has enough support to be defense secretary.
ACAT makes donation to the Women’s Initiative
WATERVILLE — Multiple sold-out performances of Aqua City Actor’s Theatre’s latest production resulted in a $300 donation to the Women’s Initiative. The donation was from the ticket proceeds of their most recent show, “Welfarewell” by Cat Delaney, according to a press release.
UPPER KENNEBEC VALLEY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
BINGHAM — Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School announces its second quarter honor roll.
Cote earns dean’s list status in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Patrick Cote, of Oakland, a fourth year School of Pharmacy and Health Professions student, was named to the 2012 fall semester dean’s list at Creighton University.
Program offers low-cost farm products
UNITY — Lower-income residents of the greater Unity area now have a chance to access great food from local farms at affordable prices.
QUIMBY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
BINGHAM — Quimby Middle School recently announced its second quarter honor roll.
Chamberlain honored as Volunteer of 2012
HOLLISTON, Mass. — Katie Chamberlain, of Somerville, formerly of Waterville, recently received the 2012 Volunteer of the Year Award from the New England Water Works Association, the region’s largest and oldest not-for-profit organization of water works professionals, according to a press release.