WATERVILLE — The wind and cold can be two of the toughest obstacles for the Colby women’s lacrosse team this time of year. On Saturday, the Mules spent more time trying to stay warm than playing defense.
March 2013
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Central Maine connection
In his 27 years at the University of Southern Maine, baseball coach Ed Flaherty has tapped into talent from just about every high school in central Maine. From larger high schools like Cony and Mt. Blue to smaller ones like Hall-Dale and Monmouth, players have sought out Flaherty and the Huskies, who have never experienced a losing season together.
NHL: Lucic, Horton lead Bruins to win
BOSTON (AP) — Milan Lucic provided the strength, his linemates added the scoring touch and Boston Bruins made sure they didn’t give away a big lead to Washington this time.
MLB: Rays get testy in Red Sox win
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Long after they nearly came to blows, Sean Rodriguez still didn’t like what Alfredo Aceves had to say.
Maine Army Guard troops haunted by Agent Orange
Soldiers who trained at a Canadian base blame their lasting health problems on exposure to herbicides.
SNAPSHOT: Trimming time
Austin Moore prunes an apple tree Wednesday his family’s Whitefield orchard. “We’re looking for a bumper crop this year,” Moore predicted.
SNAPSHOT: 122nd Chizzle Wizzle
Cony High School students rehearse Wednesday for the 122nd Chizzle Wizzle at the Augusta school. Featuring a 1980s theme and titled “Rock of Stages,” the annual performance by Cony students runs March 19-22. Tickets are available at the high school.
Former Burnham Village School to house Town Office
Burnham will move the Town Office to the old Village School building and further decrease the proposed municipal budget, following votes at the annual Town Meeting Saturday.
Windsor fire units get $90,000 grant for training, equipment and station renovations
The Windsor Fire and Rescue Department is receiving nearly $90,000 through a grant to improve training, equipment, wellness and fitness, and make modifications to the department’s buildings.
Whitefield voters mostly take proffered paths at Town Meeting
Whitefield town officials faced little opposition at Saturday’s Town Meeting, with voters signing off on a budget that is smaller than the current year’s.