With bodies built to defy nature, feats of strength that keep progressing and universal support that drives them all, strongman competitors teach us the essence of sports, Mike Mandell writes.
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Fairfield-area school board approves budget proposal with 4.8% increase, position cuts
The area school board approved a $29.6 million budget proposal for the coming year, a 4.8% increase from last year even as the district anticipates cutting 11 positions, most of which are currently vacant.
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One person killed in China house fire, authorities say
Investigators believe the owner of the home at 93 Dutton Road, identified as 53-year-old David Buchanan, died in Friday’s fire.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Move along, April, you fickle month
As Robert Frost penned in his poem “Two Tramps in Mud Time,” April has a habit of taking us a step into summer and then two back into winter, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield town manager to step down at end of year, become grant administrator
Kathryn Ruth, who has been the top manager in Pittsfield for 21 years, plans to serve as the town’s grant administrator for a year before retiring.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Day’s Jewelers to move Waterville corporate offices to The Elm on College Avenue
The company will lease the first floor from local businessman Bill Mitchell, who says the City Council chambers and First Congregational Church United Church of Christ and its related Essentials Closet will remain on the lower level of the building.
Posted inSports, Times Record Sports
Area’s strongest set to compete for Central Maine Strongman glory
The 14th competition, in Augusta, will be the event’s largest at 62 competitors.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s lacrosse: Colby cruises past USM
Five players score two goals each to lead Mules to non-conference win.
Posted inSports
Some central Maine golf courses ready to open while others still a week or so more away
Play set to begin at Natanis, The Meadows, Sheepscot Links in coming days.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.