Wednesday’s police summaries
April 2011
States, Amtrak vying for high-speed rail money
Maine is among 24 states seeking $2.4 billion in federal aid that became available when Florida canceled a high-speed rail project.
2 arrested in I-95 prescription drug bust
Investigators say they found almost 600 drug tablets in the men’s car and at their home in Veazie.
Gadhafi letter to Obama seeks end to air strikes
A U.S. official confirms that the U.S. thinks the rambling three-page letter is authentic.
Pentagon notes Gadhafi’s changing tactics
NATO and U.S. officials say Gadhafi forces are disguising themselves in civilian clothes and hiding among the population.
Lawmakers, MCLU: ID law invades privacy
A bill sponsored by Rep. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, seeks repeal of parts of Maine law that comply with the federal Real ID Act.
New poll shows Mainers support environment
About eight in 10 Mainers also say they overwhelmingly support wind power as a source of electricity.
Maine boy without hands honored for penmanship
Judges of a national contest are so impressed with fifth-grader Nicholas Maxim’s entry, they name a special award after him.
Readfield to discuss public works tonight
READFIELD – A special selectmen’s meeting to discuss the public works department and proposed public works building is planned tonight at 6:30. The issue is the only matter on the selectmen’s agenda tonight, and, according to town officials, is the last meeting scheduled on the topics. Mark Russell, a former selectman in Litchfield, will moderate […]
Lewiston gives OK for methadone clinic
City councilors stipulate the clinic can have no more than 500 patients.