Maine’s trapping program will be the subject of a series of informational meetings to be held around the state next week by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
December 2011
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Eagles’ option a cause for concern
All the talk about the Georgia Southern football team concerns its triple-option offense, complete with fakes, handoffs, quarterback keepers and pitches to blazing running backs.
Augusta seeks energy-saving options
AUGUSTA — More than $4 million could be saved over the next few decades if a firm’s proposal is accepted for alternative energy systems harnessing wood and solar sources at some city and school buildings.
CORRECTION
A story about a crash that injured MonaRae Yaede, which appeared Thursday on page A1, incorrectly spelled the victim’s first name.
Hospitals could lose big if LePage cuts pass
Maine hospitals stand to lose at least $30 million in state and federal health care payments over the next 18 months if the Legislature adopts Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed cuts to MaineCare, according to the Maine Hospital Association.
Probation revoked for 3 criminals
AUGUSTA — Three men convicted of serious crimes between 2006 and 2008 will spend additional years behind bars.
Local college students honored
BOSTON — Johannes N. Seywerd of Manchester recently received a doctor of dental medicine in dentistry from Boston University.
PARTY OF TWO: Embracing the journey
Never ask a 5-year-old to pack her suitcase. Night-vision goggles, a pirate sword and a bucket of rocks will never make it through security.
Carl’s Quick Stop closer to removal in Vassalboro
VASSALBORO — Selectmen fully support Ray Breton’s attempt to gain ownership of the former Carl’s Quick Stop in North Vassalboro.
Topless coffee shop jury picked
AUGUSTA — It took all day Friday to select 16 people — nine women and seven men — from Kennebec County who will hear evidence at a trial scheduled to begin next week in which a Winthrop man is accused burning down the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro.