Far more often than I would have liked, this column has focused on intolerance, prejudice, bigotry and hatred.
Skowhegan Walmart turns into Supercenter
SKOWHEGAN — Shotguns and deer rifles sit in glass cases next to baseball gloves and picnic supplies.
Skowhegan’s link with the Civil War
SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan History House Museum and Research Center in conjunction with the Skowhegan Free Public Library will host a free presentation at 7 p.m. April 13 at the Library in the Civil War Memorial Room on Elm Street. Local historians Lee Granville, Don Finley and William Laney will assist participants in understanding what connections Skowhegan had with the Civil War and its effects on our community and its families.
Registration set for upcoming students
MOSCOW — Moscow Elementary pre-school and kindergarten screening will be May 20 for all children entering pre-kindergarten and kindergarten in the fall. Children from the communities of Bingham, Concord, Moscow and Pleasant Ridge attend the school.
Mandatory coaches meeting Wednesday
SKOWHEGAN — There will be a mandatory informational and Nation Youth Sports Coaches Association certification meeting for individuals interested in coaching any sports or activities through the Skowhegan Parks and Recreation Department. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. April 13 at the Skowhegan Community Center.
Prospective cannabis growers can learn ropes from expert
PORTLAND — Ray Logan has been growing marijuana for 30 years.
‘Alice in Wonderland’tonight, tomorrow
WATERVILLE — Waterville Junior High Spring Drama will present “Alice in Wonderland” at 6:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in the mini-auditorium at Waterville Junior High School.
New MaineGeneral plan heading to Augusta planners for approval
AUGUSTA — MaineGeneral Medical Center’s plans for a new regional hospital in north Augusta are up for potential final Planning Board approval tonight.
BOSTON MARATHON: Samuelson returning to Boston
After an absence of 18 years, Joan Benoit Samuelson will run the Boston Marathon once more.