South-Gardiner News

' Gardiner Area High School announces the top 10 seniors in the Class of 2008: Emma Mohney, daughter of Kirk and Melanie Hardy Mohney of Gardiner, is the class valedictorian.

AUGUSTA : The following information was compiled by the Public Information Office for the Maine Department of Public Safety: Lucas Hare, a five-year veteran of the Maine State Police and a former South Portland ... via Village Soup

“We were sitting there finishing up lunch when a spoon just up and -- whoop -- flew right to the wall right there”

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Fairfield shop has lively ghost Shown here: "Lori Higgins, owner of Jack & Jill Hair Fashions & Gnarly Nails, in the basement of her Main Street business in Fairfield on Thursday. via Strange Maine

“I don't ever want to live in a country where I have to have papers”

A bill that will require all applicants to produce papers showing they are in this country legally in order to get a Maine driver's license is ready to be signed into law after it passed the Senate Thursday in ... via Ellsworth American

“Declining sales, rising expenses and a shortfall in cash flow would need to be dealt with regardless of present circumstances”

The Blethen Maine Newspapers are again shedding staff. In the wake of layoffs last month at the Portland Press Herald, the company announced today that it's cutting five full-time and four part-time jobs at the ... via Down East

“We do know that we're into a different economic time and it is difficult and we're working very diligently to be responsive and sensitive to that fact”

At Edward Little High School in Auburn, one principal and four assistant principals oversee 1,048 students. via Sun-Journal

The Central Maine Newspapers have announced the layoffs of five full-time and four-part-time employees, citing rising costs and declines in revenue. via WLBZ

“I am personally not prepared to spend that capital to meet the federal demand.”

The House Wednesday passed a bill that will put Maine in compliance with the federal REAL ID law. via The Ellsworth American

“I certainly don't have any comment at this time.”

Officials at the Blethen Maine Newspapers have told groups that have expressed interest in buying its three Maine daily papers and other properties to submit bids by Friday, April 18. via Down East

The CODA Chorus will present a spring concert of old songs, classic pieces and whimsical arrangements - with a focus on the animal kingdom - Sunday, April 13, at St. via Sun-Journal

“Eligible Americans must file a tax return in order to receive economic stimulus payments of up to $600 ($1,200 married filing jointly). There is another $300 payment for each qualifying child younger than 17”

With the April 15 tax filing deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that free help is available and announced extended hours at four Maine locations. via Magic City Morning Star

“I had a great wife home. That's the main thing that brought me home”

April 9 is POW-MIA recognition day. The perfect occasion to honor some of Maine's veterans. via WLBZ

“Oprah's Big Give", is still looking to "grow”

The body of the pilot of a small plane that crashed off Belfast Sunday was recovered late yesterday afternoon. via WVII

A delegation of business, tourism and elected officials from Northern Ireland are coming to Maine to explore Gov. via WCSH-TV Portland

“Conduct yourself with strict integrity and honor in your profession and the bar as well as the people will be proud that you have entered the field; otherwise they will rue the day. I wish to join the committee in extending congratulations.”

ROCKLAND : Most of Judy Shorey's memories of her paternal grandmother are of an elderly woman telling her bedtime stories, teaching her about birds and nature, and discussing literature with Shorey's father. via Village Soup

A list of Down East Environmental Award winners since 1979. For the full article honoring Edmund S. Muskie, the 2008 recipient, see the May 2008 issue of Down East Magazine 1979 - ' Charles Bradford - father of ... via Down East

A 23-year-old Massachusetts man accused of bringing an illegal immigrant to Maine to obtain a driver's license awaits a bail hearing Thursday in U.S. District Court in Portland. via WLBZ

“I don't know. There are so many variables.”

Officials in Winter Harbor and nearby Gouldsboro have entered into preliminary discussions on the possible development of more than 3,000 acres adjacent to the Schoodic Point section of Acadia National Park. via Bangor Daily News

My gripe: men spitting on the sidewalk. Makes me gag every time. - ojhuig People complain about the high taxes in Maine, but why do they keep electing the same old politicians? Things won't change until we ... via Sun-Journal

A trucker from the small town of Harmony staged a quiet protest in Augusta Friday morning, to show the impact of high fuel prices on rural Maine. via WCSH-TV Portland