More than 3,000 cyclists, volunteers and staff will descend on the state’s roads during Father’s Day weekend for the 30th annual Trek Across Maine, sponsored by the American Lung Association. I want to thank Waterville for being one of the welcoming and cordial hosts to these folks, who enjoy world-class cycling while raising money to […]
June 2014
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Madison residents approve additional funds for police
With an increase in the crime rate, residents declined to cut the police budget as suggested by the board of selectmen, and supported funding for a clerical position and a cruiser.
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Prosecutor: Trucker in Tracy Morgan crash hadn’t slept
The Wal-Mart truck driver accused of killion one and critically injuring Morgan had not slept for more than 24 hours.
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Oak Hill High School graduates: “What a class!”
Speakers reflect on what they’ve learned about themselves, what they’ve learned that will be useful, and what it takes to be an ‘everybody.’
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Hallowell council votes to go ahead with Water Street project
Business owners acknowledged the need to fix the road but requested limitations on construction to protect their businesses.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Cony boys lacrosse in, but not done yet
The Rams have enjoyed a drastic turnaround this season and are looking to play the role of spoiler in the playoffs.
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Police: Vegas cop killers had anti-government view
The assistant sheriff says the Millers had ideology shared by ‘militia and white supremacists,’including the belief that law enforcement was the ‘oppressor.’
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Skowhegan Area High School principal to retire
Rick Wilson, who says there’s no such thing as a bad kid, counts success in the number of caring adults kids at the school can go to to talk about things.
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Police arrest Farmington man for trespassing in his underwear
A single mother wanted the neighbor, who had been given two warnings, to stay away from her and her children.
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Filmmaker Kyle Rankin returns to Maine to make zombie comedy
Best known for HBO’s ‘Project Greenlight’ and film ‘The Battle of Shaker Heights,’ Rankin will film in Portland with Hollywood veterans Michael Cassidy and Ray Wise.