March 2015 – Centralmaine.com

Lucic’s late goal gives Bruins 3-2 win over Panthers

by DOUG ALDEN The Associated Press March 31, 2015

Boston holds off Florida in the final seconds and keeps its hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Maine colleges

Thomas women’s lacrosse blasts Johnson State

by staff reports March 31, 2015March 31, 2015

Gardiner grad Jenn Day led the way with eight goals in a 23-6 rout.

Maine

DOT presents planned safety upgrades for U.S. Route 2 in Wilton

by Kaitlin Schroeder March 31, 2015March 31, 2015

A selectwoman praised the department for taking residents’ concerns into account.

Maine

Waterville aid applicants increase after MaineCare cuts

by Amy Calder March 31, 2015

City officials, addressing councilors, described a growing caseload of people seeking medication and general assistance.

Maine colleges

Southern trip paying off for Thomas men’s tennis

by Matt DiFilippo March 31, 2015

A trip to South Carolina has helped the Terriers prepare for the season.

Schools and Education

Education nonprofit awards college scholarships to area pupils

by Doug Harlow March 31, 2015April 1, 2015

Maine College Circle issued 65 scholarships, asserting that trying to motivate students to seek college should start much earlier than their high school years.

Maine, Maine Crime

Newport Rite Aid pharmacy robbed twice in three days

by STAFF REPORT March 31, 2015

The store, just off Interstate 95 in Newport, was hit by robbers following a similar pattern on Sunday and Tuesday.

Maine

Proposed Augusta budget would add two police detectives

by Keith Edwards March 31, 2015March 31, 2015

The $55.1 million proposal would raise taxes by 5.4 percent as well as meet a City Council goal of targeting crime tied to drug abuse, particularly heroin.