LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by a pair of precocious rookies, the Los Angeles Dodgers got themselves right back into the NL championship series.
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Horse-drawn transports not so far gone
AUGUSTA — Growing up in New Jersey, Nick Buck said his father owned a collection of about 40 carriages that were once drawn by horses. Over the years, Buck said he has owned 60 to 70 carriages. The horse-and-buggy era just fascinates him.
AUGUSTA DISTRICT COURT
AUGUSTA — The following cases involving area residents were closed Oct. 3 to Oct. 9 in Augusta District Court.
Erskine Academy students honored
SOUTH CHINA — Cory Pedersen and Emma Wilkinson, students at Erskine Academy, have been named commended students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Care & Comfort supports the Travis Mills project
WATERVILLE — Care & Comfort’s Waterville branch recently selected the Travis Mills Project as the recipient of its semi-annual Jean Fund campaign, according to a Care & Comfort press release.
VIEW FROM AWAY: Malala Yousafzai counters the Taliban’s darkness
The saga of Malala Yousafzai is one of inspiration forged from terrible personal sacrifice. One year ago, a Taliban gunman boarded a school bus she was riding in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, demanded to know, “Who is Malala?,” and shot her in the head, along with two of her classmates.
FROM THE STATE HOUSE: Protecting Maine’s environment requires oversight, transparency
ONE OF THE MOST important jobs of legislators is providing oversight that ensures government agencies are transparent, accountable and effective. Taxpayers and voters have a right to know whether government spending and programs provide the best possible return on their investment.
China Lake property has hidden costs for taxpayers
The China Lake Feasibility Committee has painted a very rosy picture regarding the proposed purchase of the property known as The Cabins, formerly known as Candlewood Lodge.
OUR OPINION: Lack of trust causes problems at State House
When Gov. Paul LePage declared a civil emergency last week, many in Maine prepared for the worst.
Health coverage search help available
During October trained staff at HealthReach Community Health Centers will be available to help people enroll in the new Health Insurance Marketplace.