The new technology can be used to create plastic rifle parts and ammunition magazines, a potentially easy way around restrictions.
February 2013
CLASS B SWIMMING: MDI swims away with title
ORONO — Greely High senior Sarah Easterling ended her high school swimming career in the victorious style she began it, carrying away hardware from the Class B girls swimming and diving championship Tuesday night at the University of Maine’s Stanley M. Wallace Pool.
Rich-poor school spending divide hurts children, federal report finds
A group of leading education experts calls for a change in the way the nation’s schools are funded.
New police station using local subcontractors
Contrary to a couple of recent letters to the editor, the materials for the new Waterville police station are being purchased locally through Hammond Lumber.
Mayor omitted new shelter from accomplishments
Last month, the Morning Sentinel published a story about the accomplishments of the past year as outlined by Waterville’s mayor, Karen Heck.
Wind developer turns deaf ear to will of people
Iberdrola Renewables proposes building a large wind energy facility in Concord and Lexington townships.
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING NOTEBOOK: Strong showing for Skowhegan
Six Skowhegan wrestlers took home medals at the Class A state championships as the Indians finished third. Marshwood easily defended its state title, scoring 201 points, while Massabesic was second with 113. Skowhegan finished with 105 points.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Dickey lifts UMF to NAC quarterfinal win
FARMINGTON — Andrew Dickey scored a game-high 26 points to lead the No. 1 ranked University of Maine at Farmington men’s basketball to an 85-66 win over No. 8 seed New England College in the quarterfinal round of the North Atlantic Conference tournament on Tuesday night at the Dearborn Gymnasium.
MLB: Sox prospect prepares for WBC
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts, Boston’s top prospect, is chugging away at his first spring training, doing whatever he can to impress staff and teammates.