Saturday’s commencement was highlighted by keynote speaker and documentary filmmaker Celine Cousteau.
May 2014
St. Louis Rams pick Michael Sam in NFL draft
The Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team
Thomas College awards diplomas to 198 in Waterville
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins urged the graduates to stay and work in Maine.
Wilton voters to weigh in on dog law, pay-as-you-throw
Selectmen will use June’s annual Town Meeting to take a straw poll on possible changes to recycling and garbage disposal.
Hundreds graduate from University of Maine at Augusta
Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty told the graduates to seek a way to serve their communities.
Cain, Jackson divided on abortion, same-sex marriage
In Maine’s 2nd District Democrat race, Emily Cain hit Troy Jackson for not lining up behind the party, but he said he has changed.
White House to focus on road, bridge repair
The federal fund for road ans bridge repairs could run out by late August if Congress doesn’t act.
Volunteers sought for alewife monitoring in Maine
Several organizations are looking for help.
Hillary Clinton’s past might haunt future
Democrats, however, say mention of the 1990s may make people remember the booming economy.