BANGOR — An attorney representing Occupy Augusta participants argued in federal court Monday that the group’s physical encampment, and the act of occupying a public space, is an essential part of its message.
December 2011
Black ice culprit in several accidents
WEST GARDINER — A Pittsfield woman was flown to the hospital Monday after her car skidded and hit a utility pole on Hallowell/Litchfield Road.
Comments sought in assessing students, educators
AUGUSTA — State officials are looking for public input as they craft new systems of accountability for schools and educators.
Women hurt in crash continue hospital stays
WINSLOW — Two local women remained at hospitals Monday afternoon after being injured in a car crash the previous morning on China Road in Winslow.
Cony Middle School announces honor roll, perfect attendance students
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle School has announced its first quarter honor roll.
Details about 31-year-old slaying case come to light
SKOWHEGAN — The man accused of killing Rita St. Peter was a suspect for more than 31 years, but it wasn’t until recently that police matched his DNA with semen found at the scene of her death in Anson, a prosecutor said.
Forums give RSU 4 parents chance to hear about initiative
WALES — Parents of public school students in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales can learn about the new customized learning program in public forums set for today and Wednesday.
Recreation director’s dismissal questioned
BELGRADE — The recent dismissal of Jessica Moore as the town’s recreation director has highlighted tension between parks and recreation board members and municipal officials.
Ski area owner improves
SKOWHEGAN — The wife of Eaton Mountain Ski Area owner David Beers left an answering message on her cellphone Monday, a day after her husband was injured seriously in a mechanical accident on the mountain.
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: The Utah is another, oft-forgotten victim of Pearl Harbor attack
On Dec. 7, 1941, in the infamous sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese naval aircraft sunk the battleship USS Arizona, killing 1,177 of its crew while they were preparing for a quiet Sunday morning.