RICHMOND — The Greenville boys soccer team wanted a quick start to pressure its nemesis. It needed a spectacular performance from its keeper.
Governor challenges educators
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage issued a challenge to the Maine Education Association Wednesday, saying he’s ready to spend more money on teacher training if the union spends money too.
HERB WILSON — FOR THE BIRDS: eBird makes it easy to share sightings
With the passing of Steve Jobs last month, we have all been thinking about the way that computers and the Internet have transformed our lives. The information highway has had profound effects on the ease and speed with which birders can communicate.
Norridgewock talks tax break
NORRIDGEWOCK — Selectmen will decide at a later date the parameters surrounding a tax break for a natural gas pipeline developer.
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER: Richmond girls win
RICHMOND — Danica Hurley scored a pair of goals to lead Richmond to a 5-0 win Wednesday against Greenville in the Western Maine Class D championship game. Amber Loon, Noell Acord and Sadie Gosse added goals for the Bobcats.
BOYS SOCCER: Richmond comes up short
RICHMOND — Tristan Richards scored 3 minutes, 7 seconds into the game and Corey Henderson stopped 14 shots to lead the No. 2 Greenville High School boys soccer team past Richmond 1-0 in the Western D championship game Wednesday.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER: Messalonskee wins Eastern A title with 3-2 victory over Hampden
HAMPDEN — Chris Hall scored on a penalty kick with 8:55 left in the second half as Messalonskee defeated No. 4 Hampden, 3-2, in the Eastern A boys soccer final Wednesday evening at the Weatherbee Complex.
Woman airlifted from Chelsea crash
Emergency responders have called for a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter after responding to a River Road crash.
Stock market rebounds after two-day selloff
The Dow gains 178.08 points, or 1.5 percent, to close at 11,836.04. The Dow lost 573 points the previous two days.
TSA to expand test for faster airport security
“This new screening system holds great potential to strengthen security while significantly enhancing the travel experience.”