Each rocket will release a chemical leaving a long, milky-white cloud to track the winds that scientists will monitor from cameras on the coasts of North Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey.
March 2012
Waterville couple convicted of cocaine trafficking
The drug buys were made by a confidential informant who was wearing a wire to record the transactions.
2 Augusta men plead guilty to home invasion
The incident happened last summer, in which a woman was awakened by a man holding a knife to her throat.
Retweets becoming digital version of autographs
Fans have turned Twitter into a digital version of the autograph session, asking — sometimes begging — stars from every sport for a shoutout.
Falmouth gymnast competes in NY, Las Vegas
Falmouth’s Graham Shaw (middle) was third in the Level 7 parallel bars for the 10-11 age group at the recent West Point (N.Y.) Open. Shaw was joined by his coach, Steve Randall (right) and Windham’s Sam Roach. Shaw then took part in the Black Jack National in Las Vegas, where he was fifth in parallel […]
Falmouth, Greely reach hockey regional finals
At press time, two local boys’ hockey teams, who happen to share an rink, Falmouth and Greely, found themselves one victory away from the opportunity to play for a state championship. Last week, the Yachtsmen, after a solid 13-4-1 regular season, which resulted in the No. 2 seed in Western Class A, dominated No. 7 […]
Thomas Rand Moulton, 54: Gruff, caring and supportive
YARMOUTH — Thomas Rand Moulton, 54, died Feb. 27 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was born in Portland on Jan. 12, 1958, one of three sons of Louise and Harold Moulton Sr. Moulton was educated in Yarmouth schools, where he loved playing basketball, and graduated in 1976. Moulton worked his way up through […]
Ski coaches relish championships
(Ed. Note: Several coaches provided comments after last week’s deadline on their team’s performance at the state meet. Here’s more on what occurred on the slopes and trails) The North Yarmouth Academy boys’ Nordic ski team repeated as Class C state champions and the girls’ scored as well. Coach Kalie Dunn had plenty of praise […]
Northern School Notebook: March 5
Debate team finds national success FALMOUTH — On Feb. 11, members of the Falmouth Debate Team competed at the Maine district qualifiers for the Catholic Forensic League’s National Championship, which will be held in Baltimore, Md. over Memorial Day weekend. Nate Wolf, Abbie Pratico and Michael Norton were public forum qualifiers. Serene Singh, Emily Connolly and […]
North Sports Roundup
Freeport spring info night upcoming Freeport High School’s Spring Information Night will be held March 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. Parents and student athletes are expected and encouraged to attend. It’s a great opportunity to meet the coaching staff and hear directly from them regarding their philosophy, goals and team expectations. […]