News
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Warmer weather may be cause of increase in rabid animals
Feb 09With the addition of two foxes in the same York County neighborhood testing positive for rabies, the increased number of rabies cases in the first ...
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Labor Commissioner visits Capitol Clubhouse
Feb 08Jobs were on the agenda during Maine Labor Commissioner Robert Winglass’ recent visit to Capitol Clubhouse in Augusta. The commissioner was there ...
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Three cats abandoned in 10-degree weather
Feb 07Sometime on the morning of Friday, Feb. 3, three cats were abandoned at Kennebec Valley Humane Society. When staff discovered the cats, they were ...
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Churches warned of rent scam
Feb 07Attorney General William J. Schneider is warning churches and nonprofits about recent reports of calls from individuals claiming to need help with ...
Romney campaigns in Kennebec County
Feb 07Gov. Mitt Romney’s eldest son, Tagg, pictured at right, campaigned on behalf of his father during Kennebec County Republican Caucuses on Feb. 4 in ...
Talent showcase to benefit children
By Sam Shain - Feb 03Maine Parent Federation will host the MPF Talent Showcase on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Augusta State Armory. “This is our first time. We hope to make ...
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Free income tax preparation and assistance
Feb 02Spectrum Generations Cohen Community Center will host AARP’s Tax Aide Program starting Thursday, Feb. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and then ...
Maine Natural Gas proposes gas pipeline to Augusta
Jan 31Maine Natural Gas has begun discussions with potential large customers for the development of a natural gas distribution system to serve Augusta. ...
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Hometown heroes
Jan 30Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Peter B. Currier graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The ...
Retiring state fire marshal spent 41 years in fire safety career
By John Hale - Jan 30John Dean of Winthrop, who retired Jan. 31 as Maine state fire marshal, served 41 years in the field of fire protection and fire investigation. The...
Cops & Courts
Waterville Police Department blotter
Something in a name? Four Michaels separately charged
Feb 09Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. Jan. 30 Linda L. Carson, 41, of Waterville, was ...
Hallowell Police Department blotter
Complainant: get my son home to do chores
Feb 08Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. On Feb. 4, complainant dialed police looking for ...
Maine State Police blotter
Troopers cast shadows Feb. 2, charge three
Feb 07Law enforcement officials with Troop D of the Maine State Police responded to the following incidents and accidents, issued the following summonses...
Winthrop Police Department blotter
Dude, check my car
Feb 06Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. Jan. 25 A property owner on Mt. Pisgah Road who ...
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Kennebec County Sheriff's Department blotter
Right to remain silent
Feb 04Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. Jan. 23 Three subjects were summoned at an ...
- Augusta Police Department blotter
Inappropriate picture message costs man job
Feb 04Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. A female hiring manager called police Jan. 25 to ...
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Gardiner Police Department blotter
Complainant requests officer "cut off" neighbor's stinky feet
Feb 03Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. On Jan. 28, a foul odor was reportedly coming ...
Waterville Police Department blotter
Waterville police charge residents of Maine, New Hampshire, Wisconsin
Feb 02Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. Jan. 23 Rachel Lynn Rogers, 30, of Waterville, ...
Hallowell Police Department blotter
Unparked vehicle rolls into ditch, man watches helpless
Feb 01Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. Jan. 24 A forgetful fellow pulled over to put ...
Maine State Police blotter
State trooper offered 'roach'
Jan 31Law enforcement officials with Troop D of the Maine State Police responded to the following incidents and accidents, issued the following summonses...
Winthrop Police Department blotter
'Bad dog!' Kaboom!
Jan 30Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. A man called police Jan. 22 when he heard ...
- Augusta Police Department blotter
Woman claims photos are legal evidence; refuses search
Jan 29Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. It was reported Jan. 18 that a woman was ...
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Kennebec County Sheriff's Department blotter
They fought the law and the law won
Jan 28Arrests and summonses do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. Jan. 16 Deputy Scott Cyrway arrested Jacob ...
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Gardiner Police Department blotter
Alleged pyromaniac son returns with bag in pants
Jan 27Arrests and summons do not constitute findings of guilt. A court of law makes that determination. Jan. 22, on Water Street, a caller said his son ...
Education
Kents Hill School opens Akin Learning Center
Feb 09What started more than 30 years ago in the living room of Kents Hill School teacher Janet Dunn became the centerpiece of the school’s campus last ...
Stepping Stones spelling bee winner
Feb 09Is it “lightning” or “lightening” when referring to the weather? Ariana Cousins, an eighth-grade student at Stepping Stones Montessori School from ...
Essay winners announced in GAMS contest
By Sam Shain - Feb 08Gardiner Area Middle School students, from left, Katherine Luce, Hannah Swift, Elijah Seraph, Hunter Russell, Nicholas Sansouci and John Maxwell ...
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Patriot's Pen essays
Feb 08The following are essays written by Gardiner Middle School students named winners of the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest: Why I’m Proud of my Country B...
Erskine Academy goes red
Feb 07Erskine Academy students and staff wore red clothing for "Dress for Red" day Feb. 3. Organized by the Health Careers Group and student council, ...
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Kindergarten registration
Feb 06Readfield Elementary School would like to inform parents that appointments for kindergarten registrations will be scheduled on Wednesday, March ...
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Making the College Grade
Feb 05LeTourneau University graduate LONGVIEW, Texas — Anna Ruga of Litchfield graduated in fall 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering. LeTourne...
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Cony High School announces 2nd quarter honor roll
Feb 03The following students earned high honors or honors for the second quarter at Cony High School: Seniors High Honors: Kathryn Dawson, Allyson ...
Stepping Stones Montessori School National Geographic Bee
Feb 02Joshua Bell of Kents Hill, an eighth-grade student at Stepping Stones Montessori School in Chelsea, won the school-level competition of the ...
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Maranacook Adult Education announces February courses
Feb 01Maranacook Adult Education is introducing new courses in 2012, especially in the area of professional development for businesses, teachers and ...
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Gardiner Adult Education lists February classes
Feb 01Gardiner Adult Education offers the following classes: Getting to Know Your Digital Camera, 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1-8, Gardiner High ...
- Meeting Feb. 6
Proposal to move Somerville elementary students
Feb 01Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Somerville Gymnasium, Sheepscot Valley RSU 12 will host a public discussion of the superintendent’s proposal to move ...
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UMA Senior College registration begins Feb. 6
Jan 30The University of Maine at Augusta Senior College announces the newest spring course offerings through the mail and online at uma.edu. While some ...
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Making the College Grade
Jan 27Cumberland School of Law Dean's List BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Andrew E. Boulter of Augusta was named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at Samford ...
Service Learning Initiative presentations
By Lauren Quintal - Jan 27On Jan. 10, Cony High School freshman unveiled service learning projects to family, friends and the community. A large crowd gathered in the food ...
