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Whitmer basketball coach faces accusations of biasSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:06AMBy CHRISTOPHER D. KIRKPATRICK BLADE STAFF WRITER Washington Local Schools officials and the local NAACP are investigating allegations from some players and parents that Whitmer High basketball Coach Bruce Smith has made racially insensitive remarks to players and has been verbally abusive. According to the complaints and interviews, the coach has referred to some black players as "monkeys" and ...

A posh 'resort' in Hugo caters to pets whose vacationing owners want more than a kennel.Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:06AMGina Loperfido drives her two German shorthair pointers from Roseville to Hugo — almost 20 miles — for "resort"-style care while she's out of town.

Collecting memories: Pemberton has accumulated plenty of memorabilia, stars' stories from life in sportsSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:06AMLongtime Temple resident Gene Pemberton began collecting sports autographs and memorabilia during his childhood. His hobby continued as he sold stadium seating for American Desk and when he became the Houston Astros’ team chaplain.

Brumby vows swift action on fire reportSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:05AMVictoria's Premier has promised to act swiftly on the Bushfires Royal commission's recommendations.

Entenza vying for minority support in gubernatorial campaignSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:04AMDFL gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza has spent more than $2 million on television advertising, the conventional way to reach voters.

Projects set to finish in early SeptemberSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:04AMTwo major park projects on both sides of the Kennebec River, connected by the Two Cent Bridge in Winslow and Waterville, are now shaping up to finish at about the same time.

Grand Junction Horse Show Association offers shows for everyoneSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:03AMSo you finally purchased the perfect horse you’ve wanted for yourself or your family, and now you’re interested in competing in horse shows. But you’re not sure what shows, at which level, in what classes. Where to start? The Grand Junction Horse Show Association may be just right for you. It offers an opportunity, in a relaxed atmosphere, for novice equestrians, as well as far more experienced ...

Picnic meet and greetSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:03AMLocal political candidates were given another chance to meet potential supporters Saturday evening, just three days from primary elections, at a charity picnic that has been held every year for nearly a century. The 94th annual Hurlingen Picnic, held at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church just north of Easton, is intended as a fundraiser for the church, but frequently attracts area candidates in ...

Meeting set for summer residentsSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 12:03AMBELGRADE -- Since summer residents account for approximately half the town's property taxes, officials are looking for ways to keep them informed about what's going on in town when they're not around.