AUGUSTA — Stephen Burns remembers admiring trains when passing over three railroad crossings on trips to Rockland from Friendship as a child, but he’s not sure why he fell in love with model railroads.
February 2013
Winthrop legislator proposes edible plants requirement for Capitol Park
AUGUSTA — When Rep. Craig Hickman stands on the third-floor balcony at the State House and looks out at Capitol Park, he sees potential.
Kennebec Journal area police log, Feb. 16, 2013
At 4:06 p.m., traffic complaints were reported on Northern Avenue.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: Skowhegan earns big win against MHW
Anthony-James Paul scored two goals in the first three minutes of the third period and Skowhegan beat the Maranacook/Hall-Dale/Winthrop cooperative team 5-2 in a pivotal Eastern A showdown at Sukee Arena.
Moscow man arrested after allegedly stabbing brother early Saturday
MOSCOW — A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in the back in a fight with his brother early Saturday morning, according to police.
WESTERN D BOYS BASKETBALL: Forest Hills rolls to quarterfinal win
Evan Worster finish with a team-high 18 points and No. 1 cruised to a 74-41 win against No. 8 Richmond in the Western D quarterfinals.
Fire destroys apartment building in Unity on Saturday
UNITY — Four women are homeless after a fire Saturday morning destroyed the apartment building they lived in on Main Street.
EASTERN B GIRLS BASKETBALL: Winslow falls short vs. MDI
13th-ranked Winslow threw a great defensive plan at No. 5 MDI, and held the Trojans to more than 20 points below their season average. But MDI’s tournament experience won out, and the Trojans held on for a 38-31 victory in an Eastern B quarterfinal at the Bangor Auditorium.
EASTERN B BOYS BASKETBALL: Presque Isle ends Waterville’s run
On Saturday morning at the Bangor Auditorium, Presque Isle did what no team has managed in more than a month. The Wildcats slowed Waterville down, and in the process took a 47-45 win in the Eastern Class B quarterfinals.
WESTERN D BOYS BASKETBALL: Miller lifts Valley by Greenville
Carrington Miller scored 29 points and Valley beat Greenville 62-56 in a Western D quarterfinal.