FREEPORT — The sudden closing of the Jameson Tavern, a favorite gathering spot for locals and travelers since 1801, has drawn surprising attention to the town’s contentious claim that it was the “birthplace of the state of Maine.”
February 2013
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South Africa police replace top Pistorius investigator
The twist in the state’s troubled investigation fueled a growing fascination with the case against the amputee Olympian, who is charged with premeditated murder.
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CLASS A SKIING: Falmouth, Oxford Hills win A titles
GREENWOOD — Blotting out memories of untimely spills in last year’s slalom state championship meet, the girls of Greely and the boys of Falmouth sewed up Alpine state titles Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Abram.
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Red ink kills jobs
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network will eliminate 35 to 40 positions because of mounting losses, according to its president and CEO, Rebecca Ryder.
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Curves collecting books, pajamas
WATERVILLE — Waterville Curves is collecting new pajamas and new books for local children in need from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28.
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Fundraiser performance
WATERVILLE — Dom Colizzi, a local musician, will perform a benefit concert for Aidan FitzGerald’s participation in the People to People Student Ambassador program in July. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. Friday at Waterville Senior High School. Tickets cost $8 for adults or $6 for students at the door. Baked goods will be for sale.
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Teen Talent Show set for Sunday
WATERVILLE — Teen Talent Show is set for 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Champions Event Center.
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Hospice training dates set in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer facilitator training for its grieving children’s program, Hope’s Place. Training will be 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and March 4 and 6 and 8 a.m.-noon and Saturdays, March 2 and 9 at Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area’s Community Center.
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MT. ABRAM HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mount Abram High School announces its second quarter honor roll.
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Road race planned for March 9
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Downtown Association 5K road race will be at noon Saturday, March 9. Registration is from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the University Credit Union on High Street. Registration fee is $10 and includes a T-shirt to the first 50 people to register. Sponsored by University Credit Union.