Private investigators hired by Bates College to look into complaints that security officers mishandled a confrontation with a black student at a May 13 dance on campus determined that the officers acted appropriately in difficult circumstances. The probe, detailed in a six-page report released this week by the college, found that one student had engaged […]
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Bates College addresses racial uproar after black student handcuffed at dance
Bates College has hired two private investigators to look into student complaints that security personnel improperly handcuffed a black male student in front of his peers at a dance this month. The officers, who work for the college, have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the probe, according to a note […]
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Escalator fall ended US ski racer's career, launched another
In this April 3, 2007, photo, Cody Marshall competes in the men’s giant slalom ski race of the U.S. Alpine Championships at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. Marshall, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling off an escalator in July 2009, has turned to coaching as well as helping launch a program to prepare […]
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Welcome back to the 'Loaf: Weather or not, U.S. Alpine Championships begin Saturday
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The U.S. Alpine Championships bursts out the gates Saturday morning with the men’s and women’s super-G national championships up for grabs at Sugarloaf. After intermittent snow throughout Friday’s training day, race organizers expressed confidence that the weather — specifically the wind — would not be a detriment as some of the country’s […]
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Mt. Abram Ski Club to host race, auction
GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram Ski Club, an independent, non-profit, organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting snow sports education of children and youth in Western Maine, has announced upcoming fundraising events. Each event is managed by volunteers as is the Ski Club. With ongoing programs, the Mt. Abram Ski Club has awarded more than $18,500 in […]
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Lewiston-Auburn Triple Crown 5k races won’t use bottled water
LEWISTON — A popular Lewiston-Auburn 5K road race series announced Friday it intended to stop using bottled water at its events. The three races, known locally as the Triple Crown, including the YMCA’s Fit Fest 5K on Sunday, will use paper cups to pass out tap water to runners instead of the traditional Poland Spring […]
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Jackson-Silver Post 68 will sponsor American Legion basebll Raymond Hakala, Post Commander of Jackson-Silver Post 68, said Post 68 will again be a sponsor of American Legion Senior Baseball. Hakala and the Legion feel this is a great opportunity for young athletes to continue their baseball involvement between high school and college. sportsmanship and The […]
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Oxford 250: Glen Luce’s win shows strength of Maine racers
OXFORD — Driver Shawn Martin knows a fat wallet and a long line of wealthy sponsors buys a lot of race car, and might make him a regular in the winner’s circle. Martin and a handful of local drivers were facing stiff competition from abroad at the AIM Recycling Oxford 250 presented by Kenny U-Pull […]
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Insurance concerns leave Lewiston charity rubber duck race high and dry
LEWISTON — The rubber ducks will stay dry this year, but a Sunday fundraiser that’s part of the Great Falls Balloon Festival will go on as planned. Bart Kelsea, spokesman for the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club, said the traditional rubber duck race has been canceled this year because of insurance concerns. The race was scuttled by […]