WATERVILLE — Maine State Historian Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr. will present an illustrated lecture about his new book “Waterville,” which features historic post card views of the city from 1900 to 1960. His talk will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Waterville Opera House. Tickets for this lecture cost $5, the author will remain for book signings and questions after the presentation.
August 2013
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
‘LePageisms’ should not be governor’s legacy
Gov. Paul LePage has a particular manner of expressing himself. It is definitely consistent. I noticed in the newspaper article on Aug. 20 concerning his latest statement of note that the last person interviewed thought people are getting used to the governor’s somewhat less than diplomatic remarks. “Oh, there goes LePage again” sort of attitude.
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Posted inPolitics
Obama, Republicans seeking agreement to avert shutdown
Even if a deal is reached, there still could be a bigger fight ahead over the nation’s debt ceiling.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: Hall-Dale cross country sets realistic expectations
The Hall-Dale boys made a surprising run to a state championship last season. After finishing eighth at the state meet in 2011, the Bulldogs placed four runners in the top 18 to win the Class C title last fall.
Posted inSports
NFL PRESEASON: Belichick stresses ball security Pats struggle
Fumble, punt, fumble, interception, fumble. That’s how the New England Patriots started their exhibition game against the Detroit Lions.
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MLB: Hitting batter can do much more than send message
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi was livid, veins bulging in his neck, as he peppered home plate umpire Brian O’Nora with profanity after Boston’s Ryan Dempster hit Alex Rodriguez in the left elbow on a 3-0 pitch.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: Change of class not an easy choice
If the enrollment cutoffs had stayed the same, Eastern Maine field hockey would have had an abundance of teams in Class B, and not so many in Class A and Class C. That left some tough and important decisions for many teams, particularly Winslow and Mt. View.
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ALLEN AFIELD: Guide has fun guidingfor bass
William Clunie of Dixfield, a fishing, float-trip operator, guides trout and smallmouth bass anglers on the Androscoggin River, and in summer heat, his bass clients outnumber trout casters interested in the river’s rainbows, browns and brookies.
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COMMENTARY: Making most of 2nd chance, giving hope
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Dripping in sweat after more than two hours on a steamy practice field, Brian Banks joyfully complies with every request for an autograph.
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Kennebec Journal area police log, Aug. 23, 2013
Augusta, Thursday, at 4:02 p.m., there was a report of a hit-and-run accident on Water Street.