12 years ago Maine’s gambling laws are overdue for an overhaul By Mike LangeStaff Writer The Maine Legislature’s special session agenda includes a potpourri of gambling bills, including another attempt to allow the Maliseet Indians to operate a casino in Aroostook County and a bill to let the Passamaquoddy Tribe put slots machines in a Washington County bingo hall.
12 years ago Amazed by what’s online Family SearcherBy Nina Brawn If you are overwhelmed at the thought of trying to find records on the Internet, the latest issue of Family Tree magazine will help you.
12 years ago USM Dean’s List GORHAM — A half dozen students from the area were named to the fall Dean’s List at the University of Southern Maine.
12 years ago Historical society annual meeting April 2 DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.
12 years ago GFWC/Miosac high school art show on Sunday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club invited the public to the club’s annual high school art show on Sunday, March 23 from 2-4 p.
12 years ago Valley Grange and schools join hands for ‘Coups for Troops’ GUILFORD — Valley Grange, well known for its partnerships and support of local elementary schools and students, has asked students to join in an effort to support troops stationed overseas by supporting the “Coups for Troops” program.
12 years ago Smith exits congressional race Staff Report SANGERVILLE — Alden Smith of Sangerville announced Friday that he is withdrawing as a Democratic candidate for Maine’s Second Congressional District.
12 years ago Greenville selectmen to discuss housing grant and incubator building Staff Report GREENVILLE — Two major items on the Greenville Board of Selectmen’s meeting agenda for Wednesday, March 19 are the community development block grant (CBDG) application for housing assistance and a proposal for the town-owned business incubator building.
12 years ago LUPC monthly meeting rescheduled for March 26 in Bangor By Mike LangeStaff Writer BANGOR — The Maine Land Use Planning Commission has rescheduled its monthly meeting to Wednesday, March 26 at the Penobscot County Courthouse in Bangor.