Competitors in the shot put, discus and javelin get their chance in the spotlight in Pittsfield
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Posted inTrack & Field, Varsity Maine
With low supply and high demand, finding timers for high school track and field meets isn’t always easy
Timers’ schedules fill up, and athletic directors have to act fast to book them – and then hope they don’t have to reschedule.
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Posted inLocal & State
Maine farmers contending with contamination receive a lifeline
A fund established by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Farmland Trust has so far raised more than $500,000 to provide financial support to farmers with land where PFAS contamination has been found.
Posted inLocal & State
Fairfield and Unity residents express concerns over scope of ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at town halls with Erin Brockovich
At two weekend town halls to discuss ‘forever chemical’ contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.
Posted inLocal & State
State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere
Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Hall-Dale track and field teams making early mark in competitive MVC
Both Bulldog squads turn in strong showings at meet Tuesday as more challenges loom.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville police investigate drive-by shooting of man and woman early Saturday
A man and woman from Unity told Waterville police that they were each shot in the leg while in their vehicle near Kennedy Memorial Drive after they fled The Concourse following an altercation and assault with two males.
Posted inLocal & State
Oakland voters to decide at annual meeting whether to go to full-time fire operation
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school notebook: Adjustments at the plate lead to success for Cony baseball
Gardiner swings hot bats en route to good start; Madison softball is on a roll; Winthrop girls track impressing in early going.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Colby College graduate tabbed to lead women’s professional hockey league
Reagan Carey, who has family ties to Maine’s River Valley, is the next commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation.