SKOWHEGAN — Police in Skowhegan, Madison and State Police Troop C have issued positive tickets to youth this past summer. The tickets were presented when officers observed a youth acting safely or thoughtfully.
HALLOWEEN: Celebrating things that go BUMP in the night
Whether you like to be scared out of your wits or prefer a more sedate, festive Halloween, central Maine communities are ensuring there’s a celebration to meet everyone’s taste this month.
Sentinel earns nineawards
The Morning Sentinel won nine awards recognizing excellence in journalism — including three first-place citations — at the annual Maine Press Association conference Saturday.
Greenspan,Stevens
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Amanda Greenspan and Corey Stevens were married July 30, 2011 in Providence, R.I.
Political potatoes: Food for thought
My father liked sauerkraut on his. Uncle Pete preferred horseradish. My brother Jug ate the whole thing, skin and all, as I do.
Overflow shelter preparing to re-open
WATERVILLE — With winter on its way, volunteers are preparing to re-open a temporary overnight homeless shelter in the basement of the First Baptist Church.
Riders raise funds for science scholarship in teacher’s name
WINSLOW — Wearing a helmet, gloves and light jacket, Jim Good mounted his bicycle on a sunny Saturday morning in front of Winslow High School and prepared to pedal 40 miles to remember his good friend, colleague and former teacher.
Hayford, Clark
NORTH MONMOUTH — Robert and Jamie Hayford of North Monmouth have announced the engagement of their daughter, Erin Hayford to Trevor Clark, son of Charles and Carolyn Clark of Hoover, Alabama.
Miller, McLellan
WINTHROP — Heather Miller and James McLellan were married June 11, 2011 in Winthrop at the home of the bride’s grandmother.
ANNIE: Washing mouth out with soap could land child in the hospital
Dear Annie: The other day my daughter threatened to wash her 4-year-old’s mouth out with soap. I don’t want to interfere in how she disciplines her kids, but I told her I am totally against putting soap in a child’s mouth.