AUGUSTA — The Augusta Farmers Market has announced its opening dates for this season.
May 2013
Births: April 23-May 3
AUGUSTA — A daughter, Kinlee Jae Philbrook, was born May 3 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Mandi and Jeff Philbrook of West Gardiner.
Cony High School announces Boys State, Girls State delegates
AUGUSTA — The following Cony High School students have been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary’s Dirigo Girls State and the American Legion’s Dirigo Boys State programs:
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Huskies win New England title
HARWICH, Mass. — Logan Carman pitched his second shutout in five days and the University of Southern Maine beat Endicott College 9-0 Sunday to win the NCAA Division III New England baseball tournament and advance to next weekend’s national tournament.
Do your patriotic duty: Ask for a raise
The downturn we call the Great Recession officially started in 2007. After spending the last two years talking to people who lost jobs, homes or savings during the official recession, however, I’d argue that the trouble actually started decades earlier.
Senate needs to tackle immigration head-on
I was disappointed that the Heritage Foundation came out so strongly against the U.S. Senate’s immigration reform proposal.
Multiple evaluations could help improve Maine schools
The LePage administration recently released a report card on Maine schools. Immediately, the critics came out of the woodwork. We found out everything that was wrong with the system used to develop this report.
Drivers, pedestrians both have responsibilities
As a driver, I have a huge responsibility to keep my vehicle under control at all times. But what about pedestrian responsibility, or should I call it irresponsibility?
MLB: Sox win on rainy day
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — At least John Lackey and the Boston Red Sox had something to keep themselves entertained during a long rain delay on Sunday.