WATERVILLE — The following local students were named to the fall 2012-13 semester dean’s list at Colby College.
May 2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Majority may still rule against gay marriage
With bans enshrined in constitutions, opposition states may be difficult if not impossible to sway.
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Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. still the only developed nation without legally mandated vacations
Oh, to be Austrian. On a weekend when thoughts officially turn to summer, fruity cocktails and ways to skip work, it is an apt time to remember: Not everyone is able to laze around on Memorial Day. Or looking forward to a vacation at all. Or getting paid for whatever time off they do receive. […]
Posted inSports
COLLEGE BASEBALL: USM moves on to final day
APPLETON, Wis. — Matt Verrier doesn’t use many words when he speaks. He’s matter-of-fact blunt, just like his home runs.
Posted inSports
MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY: Gendron heads back to Maine
Dennis “Red” Gendron was part of the University of Maine’s greatest hockey moment, the 1993 NCAA championship. Twenty years later, he’s returning to try to bring the program back to championship level.
Posted inCommunity
Forest Hills School receives two grants
JACKMAN — Forest Hills School has been awarded more grants to help its students grow up healthy in their bodies and minds.
Posted inCommunity
SVH recognizes board members
PITTSFIELD — During the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Sebasticook Valley Health, Michael Hodgins, outgoing Board chairman, was recognized for his contributions, leadership and commitment to the Board, hospital and community since his chairmanship begin in April 2010. Hodgins and will continue to serve as a trustee, according to a press release.
Posted inCommunity
Hills-to-Sea Trail June 1 opening set
UNITY — Waldo County Trails Coalition’s official opening of its downtown Unity-to-MOFGA trail is June 1 — National Trails Day. The opening and hike will begin at 10 a.m. at the wooden bridge on Main Street, across from the health center, according to a news release.
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BRIDGE RESULTS
WATERVILLE — The Waterville non-sanctioned bridge club winners on Thursday, May 16 were: Jimmie Bradeen nd Willie Poulliot, Eva Twitchell and Pat Nutt, Julie Richards and Francis Roy, Betty Perry and Judy Jones, Paul Leberman and Carmen Landry.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Children not adversely affected by working moms
I agree that each of us can and should be able to share his/her opinions publicly, but, in my opinion, the May 19 letter, “Women with underage kids should stay home,” goes too far.