WINTHROP — It might be earlier to bed for Winthrop students, because it will definitely be earlier to rise if they want to catch the bus.
9-year-old girl grows truly great pumpkin
DRESDEN — Sienna Mazone was thrilled when her 65-pound white pumpkin won first prize in the Great Pumpkin Competition at the Common Ground Country Fair.
Morning Sentinel police log: Oct. 10, 2011
IN ANSON, Saturday at 9:32 a.m., police made an arrest following a report of violation of bail or a protection order.
AUTO RACING: Sinclair wins Long John
UNITY — Josh Sinclair of Liberty won the 111-lap Late Model event at Unity Raceway on Sunday capping the annual Long John weekend of competition. Sinclair pocketed $1,500 for his win. Justin Drake of Burnham finished second while Dylan Turner of Freedom took third.
NFL: Green-Ellis sparks Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns and the New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 30-21 with a vastly improved defense Sunday.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: MCI back in team championships
It’s been at least 10 years since Maine Central Institute has qualified for the state golf team championships, but the Huskies will be on hand today to compete for the Class B title at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro.
Looking for work, some see Catch-22
WASHINGTON — After two years on the unemployment rolls, Selena Forte thought she’d found a temporary job at a delivery company that matched her qualifications.
HOCKEY EAST: Bears storm back for win
ORONO — For the University of Maine men’s hockey team, there was no second-guessing in a 6-3 win over Northeastern.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Ford lifts Terriers to 3rd straight win
WATERVILLE — The Thomas College men’s soccer team won their third game in a row with a 3-1 victory over Castleton State College in North Atlantic Conference action Sunday.
Dempsey Challenge excites with star power
LEWISTON — It wasn’t just the athletic challenges that sent heart rates racing at the Dempsey Challenge last weekend.