In his weekly radio address, the Maine governor said an average family will lose about $1,000 from their paycheck in 2013 because of the payroll tax change
2013
NBA: Celtics top Pacers
BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Garnett went over the fans sitting courtside to save the ball, and then he ran through the seats halfway up the court before he found an opening — over the broadcast table — to get back on the floor.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Manduca leads Mules’ rally
WESTON, Mass. — The Colby women’s basketball team rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat Regis College 57-52 in a non-conference game Friday night.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bangor proves too much for Cony
AUGUSTA — Bangor outplayed Cony when sophomore Cordelia Stewart was dominating at both ends of the floor. Just as importantly, Bangor outplayed Cony after Stewart fouled out.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Cony falls in double overtime to Bangor
BANGOR — Sean Tocci hit three 3-pointers in two overtime periods to lead Bangor to 64-61 double overtime win against Cony in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A boys basketball action Friday night.
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce women’s luncheon set for Jan. 9
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women’s Network Luncheon featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barbara Walsh from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Senator Inn & Spa, 284 Western Ave.
Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association speaker series begins Jan. 9
NEWCASTLE — The Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association will kick off its 2013 speaker series, “People on the Sheepscot: A Human History,” on Wednesday, Jan. 9, with a talk by Newcastle town historian and author, Arlene Cole.
Literacy Volunteers of Great Augusta offers program introduction, volunteer training
AUGUSTA — Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta will offer an introduction to its organization and programs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at their office, 12 Spruce St., Suite 2.
CODA Chorus rehearsals begin Jan. 8
WINTHROP — CODA Chorus will begin rehearsals for its spring concert at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Winthrop United Methodist Church, 58 Main St.
Hidden Valley Nature Center biathlon set for Jan. 27
JEFFERSON — Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Road, will hold its second annual biathlon on Sunday, Jan. 27.