Maine prices are 24 cents more than at the same time last year but more than 11 cents lower than a month ago.
December 2011
U.S. weighing N. Korea policy after Kim death
Kim Jong II’s death came as the Obama administration was debating whether to go ahead with a new round of nuclear disarmament talks.
Woman gets probation for role in arson
Joanne Farris drove her daughter to buy kerosene and then took her to property owned by a former friend where the daughter allegedly set the fire.
Gambling board to address casino issues
The board has been developing standards for surveillance over table games, how the money is handled and how it’s accounted for.
Marijuana dispensary operator changes name
Besides offering medical marijuana, it plans to offer a variety of other services to improve people’s overall well-being.
Waiting difficult for family of missing toddler
Ayla Reynolds’ mother and maternal grandparents waited in the Portland
area Sunday for any news about the girl.
Rise in property crime blamed on drug addiction
AUGUSTA — Authorities say home burglaries have skyrocketed to such a degree that the city averages nearly one each day.
HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR TRACK NOTEBOOK: Eagles look good in 1st meet
Erskine also competed at Saturday’s Bowdoin Relays. Sophomore Jade Canak took third place in the girls triple jump with a leap of 32 feet, 1 inch. Freshman Courtney Elliot tied for fourth in the pole vault, with a vault of 6-6.
DISTRICT COURT
AUGUSTA — The following is a list of cases closed between Dec. 8-14 in Augusta District Court: