February 2015
Habs top Flyers in overtime, 2-1
MONTREAL (AP) — David Desharnais scored at 3:27 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Tomas Plekanec scored in the third period for the Canadiens. Carey Price made 23 saves for his 30th win of the season. Matt […]
No. 18 Rutgers falls to No. 5 Maryland 80-69
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Despite losing twice to Maryland this season, Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer would cherish the opportunity to get another crack at the Big Ten frontrunners. Lexie Brown scored 19 points, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough added 17 and No. 5 Maryland remained unbeaten in the conference with its 16th consecutive victory, 80- 69 […]
Prelim hoops
Tuesday’s ScoresBy The Associated PressBOYS BASKETBALLEastern Class A Regional TournamentPreliminary RoundBrewer 60, Mt. Ararat 48Western Class A Regional TournamentPreliminary RoundCheverus 56, Marshwood 50Deering 78, Scarborough 62Westbrook 66, Bonny Eagle 61Windham 43, Thornton Academy 38Western Class B Regional TournamentPreliminary RoundGray-New Gloucester 52, FryeburgAcademy 48Greely 66, Poland Regional/Whittier 44GIRLS BASKETBALLEastern Class A Regional TournamentPreliminary RoundHampden Academy 54, […]
Wood banks
BELFAST It’s hard to keep a good idea under wraps. Maybe that’s why the Waldo County Woodshed, a nonprofit started by a group of local people who want to provide firewood to lowincome and fixed-income folks, is starting to catch on like wildfire. “Everything is happening at once,” Coleen Marsh, the secretary of the Belfast-based […]
Bangor joins other cities eyeing higher minimum wage
BANGOR With the state in its fifth year without a minimum-wage increase, a member of the Bangor City Council is proposing a local raise for workers at the bottom of the pay scale to $8.25 per hour next year. The proposal comes as city councils in Portland, South Portland and Augusta discuss similar measures to […]
Bath Housing names two new members to its board
BATH — Bath Housing Development Corp. recently announced that Jeffry Knuckles and Sally Hennessey are new members of its board of directors, according to a news release. Hennessey, a native of West Bath, had a 15-year career with the March of Dimes, most recently as the regional director of Program Services. For the past several […]
Jr’s Glass & Windows relocates in Topsham
TOPSHAM — Jr’s Glass & Windows is now located at 37 Augusta Road in Topsham, according to a news release. Owned and operated by Shane Billington, the business offers full glass services, ranging from auto glass to residential and commercial. It deals with storm doors, shower doors, porch enclosures, screens, and glass custom projects. Jr’s […]
Homebuyer course slated in Topsham
TOPSHAM — Coastal Enterprises Inc., a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the firsttime homebuyer seminar on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 9, 11, 16 and 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. The purpose of the course is to help people […]