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    • Students to establish trailhead in Buckfield

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      CHILLY LESSONS — Science students Alyssa Therriault, left, and Lauren Henderson brave subzero temperatures to determine what type of forest biome surrounds the school on February 4.

    • Waterford voters approve budget

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      WATERFORD — Annual town meeting voters approved a $1.1 million budget Saturday and gave the go-ahead to buy a $147,000 plow truck but nixed a $500 assistance request from the American Red Cross.

      “The Red Cross does nothing for the town of Waterford,” said Tony Butterall, a member of the Finance Committee, who along with other members and residents recommended no money for the agency.

    • Sarah Jane Prentiss: Artist, nurse, selfless

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      ARTIST, NURSE — These undated photos show Sarah Jane Prentiss, of Paris, who became a nurse so she could care for Maine soldiers wounded in the Civil War.

    • Young politician gets involved locally

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      NEW BLOOD — Governor Paul LePage sits with Ryan Lorrain during the 2010 campaign.

    • Last Hurrah

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      FANTASY — It is a winter wonderland on Pikes Hill Tuesday with everything coated in ice.

    • Recycling and composting program grants available for municipalities

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      AUGUSTA — The Maine State Planning Office, through its Waste Management & Recycling Program, is announcing the availability of competitive grant funds to assist with the implementation or expansion of municipal recycling and composting efforts. This grant program is designed to help municipal recycling programs increase their ability to capture more materials, with a focus on corrugated cardboard, and also to develop or expand leaf and yard debris composting operations.

    • Owner tries to salvage ashes of Oxford Pine Products

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      NORWAY — Timothy Paul, the owner of Oxford Pine Products in Norway, is picking up the pieces and moving on after a fire gutted his business last month.

      The town is willing to give him time to move on and try to get something for his property, but it won't be able to wait forever.

      The building is on Marston Street, which runs behind Guy E. Rowe Elementary School and is a thoroughfare for students making their way to school.

    • Catholic priest exonerated

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      STATE — Allegations against Father Maurice Lebel, formerly of St. Catherine of Siena in Norway, have been found to be unproven.

      "I write at the time to report that the allegation was thoroughly investigated, a canonical trial was held, and a three-judge panel of canon lawyers from outside the Diocese of Portland has determined that the allegation was unproven," writes the Most Reverend Richard Malone, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, in a letter to parishioners.

    • Main St. fender bender

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      MINOR INJURIES — Traffic on Main Street was stopped for about a half hour after a crash in Norway. According to Norway Police Officer Ron Cole, Karen Wilson, 42, of Norway was stopped in traffic when her 1997 Ford Explorer was struck by a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder driven by 20-year-old Peter Dickerson of Greenwood. Dickerson said he saw her car late but nearly came to a complete stop before the collision.  Cole said neither vehicle sustained any visible damage. Wilson was treated and released at Stephens Memorial Hospital after complaining of back pain.

    • Bill seeks extra 2 percent of casino dollars

      Mar 10, 2011 12:01 am

      AREA — Senator John Patrick (D-Rumford) has submitted a bill to the state legislature that would seek to carve an additional 2 percent from the Oxford County casino's gaming revenues.

      If approved, the money would be used to establish a Casino Remedial Fund, which would be disbursed to a nonprofit corporation that can demonstrate that it has been financially harmed by the operation of a casino.

      The non-profit, which is not named, would have to be located within 35 miles of the casino.

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