FARMINGTON — Four people face multiple charges after police say a drug deal went bad and a woman was held hostage at gunpoint for several hours before she was set free on a roadside Wednesday.
December 2011
Paving plant ready to close today
AUGUSTA — The owner of a pit where a controversial paving plant will be forced to close because of a zoning change approved by city councilors Thursday said Friday he does not plan to sue the city.
Row House sponsors merchant’s window decorating contest in Hallowell
HALLOWELL — Row House will sponsor its annual merchant’s window decorating contest as part of the Christmas in Old Hallowell celebration.
Gardiner Adult Education offers gift certificates
GARDINER — Gardiner Adult Education is offering gift certificates for use towards adult education classes.
Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club named Venue of the Year
LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club on Hallowell-Litchfield Road was named 2011 Venue of the Year by the Down East Country Music Association at their annual legends and memorials awards show in November.
HealthReach Hospice & Volunteers of Kennebec Valley offer grief support groups
AUGUSTA — HealthReach Hospice & Volunteers of Kennebec Valley will offer two grief support workshops this month.
Manchester Scouts attain Eagle rank
MANCHESTER — Gabriel Giguere and Cameron Guild, members of Boy Scout Troop 622 of Manchester, were recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.
Winthrop Chamber to host Dec. 11 poker tournament
WINTHROP — The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Texas Hold’em poker tournament at 2 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Post 40, 117 Bowdoin St.
Palermo selectmen want friendlier cable TV policy
PALERMO — Selectmen want to pull the plug on the town’s 1993 cable television ordinance.
Lincoln County Historical Association receives donation
WISCASSET — Lincoln County Lawyers recently presented a $3,000 check to the Lincoln County Historical Association.