Jesse Hamilton carries up another piece of trim board to at a construction site this week in Augusta. Hamilton, who runs Hamilton Custom Builders, said that the warm weather was making it easier to build the family room addition.
December 2011
Prosecutors drop charge against Patriots’ Edelman
Prosecutors have dropped an indecent assault-and-battery charge against New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, saying the evidence suggests he only briefly grabbed the hand of a woman who accused him of groping her.
Outdoor skating rinks coming to Waterville
WATERVILLE — Outdoor ice skating is coming back to the city.
Ex-turnpike director to pay $155K for misconduct
The Maine Turnpike Authority today agreed to a settlement with former director Paul Violette for allegedly lying about vacation and sick time.
Former coffee shop owner testifies in arson case
AUGUSTA — The estranged wife of Raymond Bellavance Jr. testified today that she was among the first people to tell police that Bellavance had threatened to burn down the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop.
New political party seeks ballot OK in Maine
A new political party that’s pushing a bipartisan ticket in the 2012 presidential election is seeking a spot on Maine’s ballot next November. They’ve collected about 32,000 signatures.
Optimism growing on deal to avoid federal shutdown
Senate leaders of both parties expressed optimism Thursday that agreement was near on extending this year’s payroll tax cut, renewing unemployment benefits and averting a federal shutdown.
Fairfield police log Dec. 15
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity Dec. 15:
Maine State Police Troop C log
Maine State Police Troop C reported the following activity Dec. 15: