The 111th Reunion of the Wing Family of America, hosted by the Wing Assembly of Maine, was held recently in Portland and Wayne.
August 2013
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Markey maps out battle zones
John Kerry’s successor says he’ll fight spending cuts and try to keep research funds flowing.
advertisement
Posted inNews
Cellphone tower survives vote
STARKS — Voters rejected a moratorium that would have delayed the construction of a cellphone tower on Abijah Hill Road and selectmen said the town will benefit in the long run.
Posted inNews
Little agreement on bond proposal
Gov. Paul LePage and Democrats in the Legislature remained at odds Thursday over a $100 million borrowing plan for transportation projects.
Posted inNews
MM&A Railway woefully underinsured
MM&A RAILWAY WOEFULLY UNDERINSURED BY TOM BELL Portland Press Herald The Maine railroad involved in the train disaster in Quebec last month believes the environmental cleanup will cost $200 million. Moreover, the railroad faces lawsuits from the relatives of the 47 people killed in the accident and the owners of the 30 buildings that were […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: Republicans might be in better mood after vacation
Is there a constituency for governing among House Republicans? That’s what Speaker John Boehner needs to find out during the August recess.
Posted inCommunity
Caron earns Bachelor of Arts in biology
RINDGE, N.H. — Christopher Caron, of Fairfield, recently graduated from Franklin Pierce University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology.
Posted inCommunity
Countryfolk recognizes three young musicians
WILTON — Countryfolk Music Theater youth music scholarships recently were awarded to Franklin and Kennebec county youths during a two-day “Hillbilly Days” themed event on U.S. Route 2 in the East Dixfield section of Wilton.
Posted inCommunity
Blessing planned for police officers
CLINTON — Brown Memorial United Methodist Church will be the site of a blessing of local police officers at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, with a social to follow.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: It may not be much, but it’s a meal
A bologna sandwich. Celery sticks. Canned oranges and chocolate milk. It’s hardly a feast, but don’t tell that to the children for whom this meal makes all the difference.