WASHINGTON — The start of the 112th Congress with its GOP House majority also ushered in a new reality for U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Mike Michaud.
LePage willing to kick in more
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage will increase his personal contribution to the state retirement system if lawmakers want to add that provision to the two-year budget, his spokesman said.
Work to begin on Route 201
FARMINGDALE — Reconstruction of the southern portion of U.S. Route 201 in Farmingdale will soon be under way.
Don’t tell the birthers
Yes, I seriously considered running for mayor of Waterville. Not that I’m crazy about the job, but if I ever wanted to be governor, that seems like the necessary first step.
McLean’s film well received
Bill McLean has been performing for others more than half of his life. He’s comfortable when all eyes are on him.
Death Notices
Gosline, Arthur N. Jr. died Saturday, March 26. Morse, Urbane Fenderson, 89, of Pittston, died March 31 in Augusta. Tuthill, Professor Richard L., of Davidson, N.C., died March 17 in Davidson. Death notices appear at no charge. Obituaries are published as paid announcements.
Bill: You can’t be your own boss
BENTON — For state Rep. David Cotta, it comes down to a key principle: “You can’t be your own boss.”
Police log, April 2
IN ANSON, Friday at 9:14 a.m., a vehicle accident was reported on Kennebec Street. 3:51 p.m., wires were reported down on Fahi Pond Road. 9:53 p.m., trees were reported down on River Road. IN BELGRADE, Friday at 2:23 p.m., a electrical line was reported down on Oakland Road. IN BENTON, Friday at 10:53 a.m., a […]
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Late goal by Lux lifts Colby
WATERVILLE — First-year forward Sara Lux scored with 12.3 seconds left in the third overtime to lead the eighth-ranked Colby College women’s lacross team past No. 12 Middlebury 11-10 on Saturday afternoon.