Nelson, a Colby graduate who worked at his alma mater for more than 30 years, and then worked for Bowdoin, died last week at 64.
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Posted inGolf, Sports
Golf: Maine Open leaders keep focus through multiple distractions
From slow play to a rain delay, final round showed the importance of having a mental edge.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Local chamber officials ramp up coordination as thousands flock to Augusta-Waterville area for upcoming events
The cities of Waterville and Augusta are prepared, with help from their chambers of commerce, to receive influxes of people for such large events that are increasingly being held in central Maine.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class A baseball: Scarborough rides complete performance to 7-0 win over Messalonskee
Early runs, strong pitching and good defense power the Red Storm to their first state championship since 2019.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Jay man arrested after late-night car chase through central Maine towns
Zacheriah Adams, 33, of Jay, was arrested after police laid down spike mats, causing the pickup truck he was driving to stop.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ lacrosse: Freeport scores early, often in Class B semifinal rout of Messalonskee
A year after winning the Class C title, the Falcons reach Class B state final.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
JCPenney to close Waterville store; Renys to move in next year
JCPenney plans to close its store at 60 Elm Plaza in Waterville on Sept. 22, and R.H. Reny Inc. owner John Reny confirmed Monday his company’s 19th store will open there next year.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Skowhegan makes most of its chances to beat Camden Hills in Class A North quarterfinal
The third-seeded River Hawks are held to two hits but advance with a 2-1 victory.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Class B track: Greely boys and girls win championships in dramatic fashion
Both squads clinch titles with strong showings in the 1,600-meter relay – the final event of the day.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Mother of Somerset County Jail inmate who died by suicide files lawsuit over ‘reckless and conscious disregard’
The mother of a Somerset County Jail inmate who died by suicide in the Madison jail two years ago has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the county, sheriff and jail officials failed to provide adequate mental and physical health care to inmate Virgil White, of Athens, who was suffering from mental illness.