Long-time Maine basketball observer Kalle Oakes says the game needs help, and it isn’t a shot clock
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Maine high schools trying to curb decline in ranks of referees
Many who officiate at the high school level will retire soon, but rigid schedules and fan hostility can deter younger refs.
Rich Lowry: The unbearable whiteness of Bernie Sanders
Rich Lowry uses his column for commentary about Bernie Sanders and Sanders’ candidacy.
Bob Mennealy: Dick Gleason sorely missed
Bob Mennealy offers kudos to Dick Gleason, who died recently.
Seri Lowell, in rebuttal: Samuelson’s column misses important points
Seri Lowell offers a countering opinion to Robert Samuelson’s column on John Kenneth Galbraith.
Dirigo High awards January Student of the Month
Alexa Varnum has been selected as Student of the Month for January by the faculty at Dirigo High School in Dixfield. From left are her father, Silver Varnum; Alexa; her mother, Angela Varnum; and Principal Lisa Twomey.
Maine State Music Theatre hires production manager
Kyle Coyer has joined MSMT in the newly created year-round position.
Briefly: City
Auburn Art Club to hear speakers AUBURN — The Auburn Art Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Auburn Methodist Church, Park Avenue. A program will be presented by Shelley Lance-Fulk and Jacklyn Amtower, owners of Compass Rose Images. The women have traveled throughout the world photographing local flowers and wildlife. Jill Jones […]
Dad with baby daughter gets questioned by security guards
DEAR ABBY: I am a working stay-at-home mom with a successful career. I am also the primary breadwinner. My husband doesn’t work so he can take care of our baby girl full time. To give me quiet time, my husband often takes her to the mall or someplace fun so I can concentrate. A problem […]
Sagittarius: Don’t make assumptions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 40; Erykah Badu, 48; Mark Dacascos, 55; Michael Bolton, 66. Happy Birthday: Keep your goals in perspective. Refuse to let emotional matters deter you from using your time and talents properly. Focus on the positive, and keep your distance from troublemakers or those trying to coerce you […]