I have had the honor and privilege of working side by side with District 30 state Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, on behalf of young children and their families for the past 2 1/2 years in Augusta. Amy and I have served on the Child Care Advisory Committee as well as the Maine Children’s Growth Council. […]
October 2018
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High School Golf: The Mt. Ararat Eagles soar to State Class A Championship
Vassalboro – The Mt. Ararat High School golf team had a theme all season — “We’re not done yet.” A season full of accomplishments highlighted the year — a perfect 10-0 regular season, a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Championship, top score in the Class A qualifier and the Class A North Sportsmanship Award. But as the […]
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Area Weekend Roundups: Mt. Ararat Eagles tie Blue Devils, 1-1, in boys soccer action
LEWISTON — Ethan Rac scored the tying goal with 7:32 remaining in regulation as Mt. Ararat played defending State Class A champion Lewiston to a 1-1 boys high school soccer Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference deadlock on Saturday on Don Roux Field. The Eagles are 9-1-1 heading into Tuesday’s home contest with Mt. Blue (3:30 p.m.), while […]
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Bowdoin Notebook: Polar Bear men’s soccer tops Trinity, 3-1
BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College men’s soccer team picked up its fourth straight win in a 3-1 final over Trinity on Homecoming Saturday. The Polar Bears climbed to 6-3 overall and doubled their conference win total at 2-2. The Bantams fell to 2-8 (0-7 NESCAC). Trinity goalie Everett Lyons came out to challenge a ball in […]
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Letter: Send Denno back to the Legislature
I am delighted that Rep. Dale Denno, D-Cumberland, has chosen to run again in House District 45. Dale’s intelligence, experience and passion for the work he does on the Health and Human Services Committee make him a valuable member of our Legislature. This was confirmed for me recently while attending an event in Portland. Sitting […]
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Letter: McCreight has what we need in Augusta
I have found that I can get a very clear picture of someone’s character, ethics, and strengths by simply looking at her or his volunteer causes and work career. This is true for District 51 state Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell. Recognizing the demands created by Maine’s ever-increasing senior population, Jay was one of the […]
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UMaine Football: 52-yard field goal lift Maine to 13-10 victory over Villanova
ORONO — Kenny Doak kicked a career-long 52-yard field goal on the final play of the game, lifting Maine to a 13-10 win over Villanova on Saturday. Maine, taking over on its 17 with 1:39 to play, converted a third-and-1 and got 20 yards on an Isaia Robinson pass to Jaquan Blair to get into Villanova […]
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Letter: Pierce deserves re-election to House
I am writing to express my support for Rep. Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, who is running for re-election in House District 44. Teresa is a proven leader here in Falmouth and in Augusta, taking a thoughtful, balanced, and effective approach to issues. Teresa has passionately supported the Falmouth schools for many years on the Falmouth Education […]
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NFL Sunday: Gano’s 63-yard FG lifts Carolina Panthers to win over Giants
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Graham Gano connected on a career-long 63-yard field goal with 1 second remaining to lift the Carolina Panthers to a wild 33-31 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. Gano’s winning kick, tied for second longest in league history, came after the Giants erased a 14-point deficit. Eli Manning hooked up with […]
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Letter: Re-elect Pierce in House District 44
Maine graduates 15,000 high school students every year. In comparison, 200,000 students graduate each spring in New York City. Maine does not have a single student to spare. Educating our rising workforce and keeping them in the state upon graduation are key to the growth and stability of Maine’s economy. Rep. Teresa Pierce, D-Falmouth, understands […]