AUGUSTA — Protesters arrested Sunday at the Blaine House — among them a Benton selectwoman and a University of Maine at Augusta professor — say they had to make a stand for Occupy Augusta and the downtrodden people they represent.
December 2011
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Officer didn’t have to shoot Crowley-Smilek
He didn’t have to shoot him! Justin Crowley-Smilek was a troubled young 28-year-old veteran. It is easy to second guess the actions of the police officer, but I wonder if he could have been disabled with a shot to the knee or with a taser. What a waste of such a young life. RIP Justin. God bless your family, we feel your pain.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Three communitiessay no to Big Wind
On Nov. 17, three Maine communities traveled to the state Capitol building and stood up in front of TV cameras to have a say.
Posted inNews
Motive still unclear in Dover-Foxcroft shooting
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Police said they are still working out why Michael Curtis shot and killed his wife’s former husband Tuesday morning before he was fatally shot by a state trooper.
Posted inUncategorized
WHAT’S UP IN DECEMBER: 5 major planets will put on show
The winter solstice will arrive at exactly 12:30 a.m. Dec. 22. This marks the longest night of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere as the sun reaches its lowest point in our sky. There are several interesting highlights in December if you can brave the cold weather.
Posted inSports
MORNING SENTINEL GIRLS SOCCER COACH OF THE YEAR: Dionne teaches Warriors to play at team in successful season
When Kori Dionne became the girls soccer coach at Nokomis four seasons ago, Megan Perry, Emiliee Reynolds and Brynn Cardozo were freshmen. Four years later, the Warriors have made two trips to the Eastern B tournament and earned eight wins in three consecutive seasons. In 2011, the Warriors went 8-5-2, losing in the Eastern B prelims.
Posted inCommunity
Muskie Center announces day trips
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations Muskie Center will offer the following day trips in December:
Posted inNews
Baby recovering from assault, says mom
WATERVILLE — A baby who was injured in an assault Nov. 13 is doing well, her mother said Wednesday.
Posted inNews
Man get 10 years in jail for sex charges
FARMINGTON — A 39-year-old Westbrook man will spend 10 years in jail for sexually molesting a young girl.
Posted inNews
Board OKs new subdivision, talks town votes
CHINA — Planning Board members on Tuesday unanimously approved a revised subdivision plan on Pleasant View Ridge Road that will add more than 20 acres.