Gas sales have fallen for five straight weeks, but even if demand for gas keeps falling in the U.S., it probably won’t be enough to force the price down. That’s because worldwide demand for crude oil keeps rising.
April 2011
Maine gasoline up 7.5 cents in past week
The average Maine price is 87.9 cents a gallon higher than a year ago.
LePage nominates State Police veteran as chief
Robert A. Williams of Vassalboro has been a member of the State Police for 27 years.
NTSB: No distress call before crash
State Police say a passenger was waiting for the plane’s arrival at Biddeford Municipal Airport.
AARP safe driver program is April 25
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center will host an AARP safe-driver program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25. Cost is $14 for AARP members and $16 for non-members.
Re-use center to open April 16 in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD — The town will open a new re-use center April 16 in the former VFW hall on Peltoma Avenue.
Madison kindergarten registration planned
MADISON — Kindergarten registration and screening will be held at Madison Elementary School April 13 and 14 by appointment for students who reside in Madison and Starks.
South End association plans events
WATERVILLE — The South End Neighborhood Association has planned the following events:
Unity College plans Music for Hope event
UNITY — Music for Hope — Earth Day Music Festival will take place from 3 to 10 p.m. April 16 at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts.