SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan Farmers’ Market opens Saurday for its 16th season, offering fruit, vegetables and naturally raised meats from 15 area vendors.
May 2013
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Farmington drivers should expect work-related delays in various locations
FARMINGTON — Beginning Monday, drivers should expect traffic delays road work near the U.S. Route 2 and Route 4 intersection. Paving will take place beginning from May 6 and is expected to be finished early June, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Transportation.
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Maine charter school funding is a lesson in controversy
Some raise concerns as the Education Committee looks at making this a line item in the state budget.
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Bingham arson arrest based on boot prints taken at scene, says affidavit
BINGHAM — Fire investigators believe impressions taken from boots worn by Brandon Sherwood, of Bingham, match footprints leading away from the Bingham town garage and a vacant ice cream shop, which were destroyed by fire March 23, according to a court affidavit.
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Americans for Tax Reform wants lawmakers to reject tax plan
AUGUSTA — Americans for Tax Reform, the group founded by conservative activist Grover Norquist, urged Gov. Paul LePage and state lawmakers Friday to reject a bipartisan proposal that would cut Maine’s income tax in half by raising sales and excise taxes.
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Winslow Family Fourth celebration’s new chairman promises surprises
WINSLOW — The 23rd annual Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration will feature humorist Tim Sample, a giant parade, fireworks and new events including a children’s day in Halifax Park. The event will be under the direction of new chairman Kevin Douglas.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Too many errors sink Gardiner
GARDINER — The Waterville Senior High School baseball team is one of the best hitting clubs in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B division. Give the Purple Panthers a handful of extra outs, like Gardiner did on Friday afternoon, and Waterville is going to rack up the runs.
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University Maine Farmington has gift registry for 150th celebration
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s 150th anniversary celebration will have something in common with a typical wedding. There’s a gift registry. The 150 for 150 Anniversary Registry is a 150-item wish list. The online registry’s requested items were identified by students and faculty and staff members.
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BOYS LACROSSE: Hawks, Evans run past Raiders
WALES — The Maranacook/Winthrop and Oak Hill boys lacrosse teams needed one another to experience a close game in a season of blowouts.
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Brewer wins battle of unbeatens with Eagles
OAKLAND — As Friday afternoon’s softball game between Messalonskee and Brewer unfolded, the question wasn’t, “How is Brewer averaging 16 runs per game?” or “How is Brewer undefeated?” It was more like, “How far can this Brewer team go in the Eastern A playoffs?