COVERED: On Monday local, state, and regional media interview Amy Taylor, left front, and Mirisha Lawler near the home on Violette Ave. in Waterville where Ayla Reynolds was reported missing since Friday. The women said they were on their lunch break and wanted to assist in the search effort for the 20-month-old girl.
December 2011
Perry: Wall Street bailout biggest theft in history
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich supported the Wall Street rescue that was shepherded into law in fall 2008 by Republican President George W. Bush.
Death of N. Korea’s Kim gives region jitters
Pyongyang is likely to slow decision-making, upending efforts to restart nuclear disarmament talks just as the U.S. and North Korea seemed on the verge of resuming them.
Police take 2 vehicles at toddler’s house
Two vehicles were taken for processing by police today from the Violette Avenue home of missing 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds as the investigation into her disappearance entered its third day.
Immunity offered to witness in Vassalboro arson trial
A woman who allegedly drove an accused arsonist and his gas can to the fire scene is offered immunity from prosecution to testify against Raymond Bellavance Jr.
CMP looking into power outage in Farmington
FARMINGTON — About 4,000 customers in Franklin County lost power this morning when a mobile substation in Farmington malfunctioned, forcing businesses to close and schools to dismiss students early.
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office log Dec. 19
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 19:
U.S. homebuilders less gloomy despite few buyers
Rising interest from would-be buyers is leaving U.S. homebuilders less pessimistic about the housing market. But tighter lending standards are still keeping many potential buyers from purchasing new homes . . .
Oakland police log Dec. 19
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity Dec. 19:
Coast Guard stops fishing boat for safety issues
PORTLAND — The U.S. Coast Guard stopped the trip of a fishing boat about 13 miles southeast of Portland due to safety concerns. A guard cutter noticed Sunday there were not enough fire extinguishers or safety flares aboard the 45-foot boat called Still Mis Behavin. The guard said the life raft was not mounted in […]