Staff photo by David Leaming

FUN ON WHEELS: Ceira Emerson-Moody skates and John Martincic rides his bike ride on Garand Street in Winslow on Monday.

Crockett to seek seat in Senate
AUGUSTA -- Democratic Rep. Patsy Crockett said Monday she will seek the state Senate seat being left up-for-grabs by Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell.

A NEW SYSTEM STRUCTURE
BANGOR -- Maine's public universities will offer more three-year bachelor's degrees, boost the number of students enrolled in online courses and health care-related programs, and try to price themselves right to attract more students.

Police Log
IN ANSON, Sunday at 7:28 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Church Street.

Richardson deputy to take DECD reins
John Richardson has given up his job as Maine's economic development director to run for governor, and has been replaced by the department's No. 2 man.

SAD 13, 74 merger up for committee vote
MOSCOW -- In the wake of the referendum vote to retain Maine's school-consolidation law, officials from Bingham-based School Administrative District 13 and North Anson-based SAD 74 are stepping forward with a plan to create the smallest combined district in the state.

District eyes exemption to avoid penalty
PITTSFIELD -- School Administrative District 53 is going for the doughnut hole.

Carpenters have seen the future, and it's green
PORTLAND -- For Pat Roma, a carpentry student at Portland Arts and Technology High School, it makes sense to learn how to build an energy-efficient house.

SKOWHEGAN: Annual Holiday Stroll set for Dec. 5
SKOWHEGAN -- The 17th annual Skowhegan Holiday Stroll is set for Dec. 5, organizers said this week.

WATERVILLE: Renewals for dispatch contracts on council's agenda for tonight
WATERVILLE -- City councilors tonight will consider renewing contracts for fire and emergency dispatch services with five area towns.

WINSLOW: Family escapes serious injury
WINSLOW -- A local woman got an unusual birthday present Monday: She and her young children escaped serious injury after a big dump truck slammed into their stopped car.

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