Skowhegan Savings Bank has plans to buy the Camden National Bank branches in Phillips and Stratton following that bank’s closure in late June.
May 2013
JUNIOR HOCKEY: Maine Moose program making strides
Ben Gray had a vision when he purchased the Maine Moose junior hockey organization three years ago, one he acknowledged wouldn’t be realized over night.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Erskine, coach go out winners
The Erskine Academy baseball team exited Class A on a winning note, winning its final two games to finish the season at 6-10.
Kennebec Journal area police log, May 29, 2013
Bond Street in Augusta will be closed most of the day Thursday for paving, and drivers are being encouraged to find an alternate route.
HERB WILSON — FOR THE BIRDS: Difference in diet explains why grackles among 1st to show up
The wonderful spectacle of spring migration is coming to an end with the arrival of the last warblers, thrushes and cuckoos. As usual it’s been a delightful three months of arrivals and departures.
YOUTH BASEBALL: Tourney set for ‘Little’ Fenway
OAKLAND — Harold Alfond Fenway Park is built to two-thirds scale of Boston’s original, but for the ballplayer who hits one of its Green Monster this weekend, or even over it, the thrill will be full-sized.
BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Veilleux relish USM run
The University of Southern Maine’s run at the NCAA Division III World Series, which ended with a championship game loss to Linfield on Tuesday, was the culmination of a few years of hard work, said relief pitcher Nate Veilleux, a Messalonskee High School graduate.
Morning Sentinel area police log, May 29, 2013
IN BENTON, Tuesday at 7:28 p.m., harassment was reported on Hanscom Road.
Early childhood education gets new push at State House
Business leaders and children’s advocates Wednesday urged state officials to make a greater public investment in early childhood education and development programs, citing a new report that details the benefits.
Augusta school officials to stand by budget despite lack of city support
Augusta school officials say they will stand by their recommended budget even though they have been asked to slash even more from their share of the total city budget.