U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are downplaying the significance of an advertisement by the National Rifle Association that urges Maine voters to convince their senators to reject President Barack Obama’s gun control agenda.
February 2013
Council OKs tax deal for hospital site
AUGUSTA — City councilors unanimously approved a tax break Thursday to help a local firm redevelop the MaineGeneral Medical Center hospital building which is about to be left nearly empty when a new regional hospital opens later this year.
HealthReach Hospice sets volunteer training dates
GARDINER — HealthReach Hospice & Volunteers of Kennebec Valley will offer volunteer trainings for several support services the program offers.
SAD 11 Adult Education hosts trips
GARDINER — School Administrative District 11 Adult Education will host four trips during its winter/spring session.
Oak Grove School Foundation offers grants
The Oak Grove School Foundation is accepting applications for grants to support the educational and cultural needs of students and non-profit organizations in the greater Central Maine area.
Volunteers sought for foster grandparent program
The Opportunity Alliance has openings in their Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteer programs with placements in York, Cumberland and southern Oxford counties.
Scholarships available to Maine students
The Maine Community Foundation has announced the availability of more than 400 scholarships for Maine students attending secondary, post-secondary, and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs.
Gardiner Area High School, class of 1983, plans reunion
GARDINER — Gardiner Area High School, class of 1983, will hold its 30 year class reunion in July.
Bill Nemitz: Feeling good about legal pot
Democrats and Libertarians are creating an unlikely coalition, which could finally make marijuana legal in our beloved state.
CLASS B SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Yarmouth leads boys, girls championships
RUMFORD — With its top three Nordic skiers lost to injury or transfer, the Yarmouth High boys ski team appeared to be in rebuilding mode.