AUGUSTA — After eight days of testimony, the trial of a man accused of burning down the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop is winding down.
December 2011
Opening near for pot clinic
HALLOWELL — A city medical marijuana dispensary started seeing patients by appointment before Christmas and plans to open full time next month.
TV show again to feature case
For a second week in a row, the TV show “America’s Most Wanted” will air a segment on the Ayla Reynolds case.
Missing girl’s father: ‘Return her safely’
WATERVILLE — The father of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds said Wednesday that he would never harm his daughter and implored whoever has the 20-month-old to bring her home safe.
Realty company purchases 1,500-acre former radar site
MOSCOW — A company called Western Maine Realty now owns nearly 1,500 acres and several large buildings that once held equipment that scanned from Greenland to Cuba for approaching Soviet missiles and planes.
Flood complaints prompt Randolph selectmen to work on policy
RANDOLPH — After several complaints about flooded lawns, selectmen are working on a policy to deal with residents who want the town to foot the bill for repairs on private property.
Thorndike church destroyed by fire
THORNDIKE — The century-old Thorndike Congregational Church was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning, and trustees say they will rebuild.
Morning Sentinel police log: Dec. 29, 2011
IN BROOKS, Saturday, 8:07 p.m., a suspicious person was reported on Veterans Highway.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Waterville hands Leavitt 1st loss
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Senior High School boys basketball team held Leavitt to just 14 points in the second half and handed the Hornets their first loss of the season, 49-43, in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B game Wednesday afternoon.
Maine State Police sergeant firmly backs those who arrested him
A veteran Maine State Police sergeant who is accused of driving drunk while off duty Dec. 18 is urging his colleagues not to resent or be angry with the troopers who charged him.