UNITY — David Folsom II earned his first Late Model feature race victory Saturday night at Unity Raceway in a close 35-lap race.
Posted inSports
MAINE AM: Golfers set to tee off
Ryan Gay can’t hide his enthusiasm for the Portland Country Club.
Posted inNews
Business booster moves forward
RICHMOND — When Darryl Sterling was hired by the town nearly 11 years ago, the former Etonic shoe plant at the head of the downtown was empty, the downtown had one restaurant, the closest thing to a public bathroom was a Porta-Potty on the waterfront and job seekers seemed to have only a few options within Richmond’s borders.
Posted inNews
Franklin Superior Court: May 18-June 13, 2011
FARMINGTON — The following cases were closed May 18, 2011, to June 13, 2011, in Franklin Superior Court:
Posted inNews
FairPoint withdraws appeal
AUGUSTA — A woman fired after 800 illegally downloaded music files were found on her work computer will be able to retain her unemployment benefits.
Posted inNews
2-1-1 Maine marks 5th anniversary
Since 2006, 2-1-1 Maine has provided Mainers with vital information about health and human services. Now those running it are looking to expand the program, which celebrated its fifth anniversary on Thursday at Youth Alternatives Ingraham in South Portland.
Posted inCommunity
Area residents named to Machias dean’s list
MACHIAS — Alysia Coleman of Waterville and Heather Cyr of Farmington were recently named to the dean’s list at the University of Maine at Machias.
Posted inCommunity
Gilbert graduates from West Point
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Cadet Matthew Gilbert of Oakland, recently graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. Gilbert graduated from Messalonskee High School in 2003. He then enlisted in the infantry and served in a reconnaissance platoon out of Ft. Richardson, Alaska. From there he served a tour overseas in which he received a purple heart and medal of valor.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Frightening when government plays God
All 30-plus states that passed sterilization laws should compensate their victims. The forced sterilization article (AP, June 20) states that North Carolina is the only state willing to do so. Francis Galton, cousin of Charles Darwin, coined the term “eugenics” and is known as the father of eugenics. He descended from a wealthy family that […]
Posted inCommunity
Area residents named to PC dean’s list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Samantha Jackson of Fairfield from the class of 2012, and Abigayle Churchill of Rome from the class of 2011 were recently named to the dean’s list at Providence College.