A state police sergeant, who was a mentor for recruits at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy because of his investigative experience and his unblemished record over 17 years as a trooper, is on paid leave, charged with driving drunk while off duty.
December 2011
Pingree seesbarriers to cuts
AUGUSTA — It would be tough for Maine to win federal approval for the cuts to MaineCare that Gov. Paul LePage has proposed, said U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree.
RSU public meeting in Starks is Thursday
STARKS — The town of Starks will hold a public hearing on the withdrawal agreement between Regional School Unit 59 and the town of Starks at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Starks Community Building, 57 Anson Road.
Children’s Festival in Farmington Feb. 18
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Children’s Task Force will host the annual Children’s Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Olsen Student Center. The free event offers a day of fun and entertainment for families.
WATERVILLE DISTRICT COURT
WATERVILLE — The following cases were closed from Oct. 27, 2011 to Nov. 15, 2011 at Waterville District Court.
Parenting classes set to begin Jan. 4
WATERVILLE — The following parenting classes will be offered beginning Wednesday, Jan. 4:
Queen of the Sun to air in Unity Jan. 4
UNITY — The next movie in the Winter Film Series will be “Queen of the Sun,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the library at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Light refreshments and discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. The documentary focuses on the fate of honey bees. Suggested donation is $5.
Moscow nomination papers available
MOSCOW — Nomination papers will be available after Monday. Papers must be returned by Friday, Feb. 3.
Ski club offers clinic for adult XC skiers
WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Ski Club will host an adult cross country ski clinic from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Quarry Road Recreation Area.
Pingree sees barriers to Medicaid cuts
AUGUSTA — It would be tough for Maine to win federal approval for the cuts to MaineCare that Gov. Paul LePage has proposed, said U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree.