A coalition of concerned citizens in Richmond is asking for help to resume a food pantry in our community. The town lost its food pantry last year, but, unfortunately, the need still exists, with as many as 70 families in need in our community. These families include children and elderly citizens. We need a commitment […]
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Clock ticking on government shutdown
WASHINGTON — Time growing short, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders failed to reach agreement Thursday night on a compromise to cut spending and head off a midnight Friday government shutdown that no one claimed to want.
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STILL LIFE: Winslow willow laid low
A section of a 60-foot willow tree falls after Jason Fitch of J & L Tree sawed it along the Kennebec River in Winslow on Thursday. The entire dying tree was eventually taken down.
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Morning Sentinel police log: April 8, 2011
IN ANSON, Wednesday at 2:08 p.m., a report of suspicious activity was investigated on Hollin Waite Hill Road.
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EASTERN LEAGUE BASEBALL: Sea Dogs hang on to win opener
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs score single runs in the second, third, fourth and fifth innings on their way to a season-opening 4-3 victory against the Reading Phillies in an Eastern League game Thursday night at Hadlock Field.
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Kennebec County Superior Court: April 8, 2011
Several people were sentenced in separate hearings Tuesday and Wednesday in Kennebec County Superior Court, including:
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Delay of Brown opinion nettles Democrats
AUGUSTA — Maine House Democrats said they were disappointed by Attorney General William Schneider’s decision Wednesday to decline their request, at least temporarily, for a written opinion on whether Darryl Brown is eligible to lead the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Benton Elementary School to keep its name
CLINTON — Benton Elementary School won’t be changing its name.
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THE MASTERS: McIlroy, Quiros off to fast start at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy teed off in the morning and put up a score for everyone to chase at the Masters. Then, after grabbing some lunch, he plopped down in front of the television to see if anyone could catch him.
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Panel avoids controversial issues
AUGUSTA — The legislative panel that is working to reform Maine’s regulatory environment issued a draft proposal Wednesday that avoids controversial proposals made by Gov. Paul LePage in January.