During one of the worst economic times in American history, one might think providing a challenger to oppose the mediocre President Barack Obama would be a simple task for the Republican Party, the party that gave us Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. It has proved to be anything but simple.
December 2011
SNAPSHOT: Something for Santa
Amos Armstrong, 20 months old, of Augusta, gives Santa Claus a ball during a Sunday afternoon visit to the Children’s Discovery Museum in Augusta with his mom, Amanda, at left. Visits with Santa Claus were free and patrons could have a photo taken with him as part of a fundraiser for the museum.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, 69, has died
Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s mercurial and enigmatic leader who President George W. Bush described as part of the “Axis of Evil,” has died.
Tebow who? Patriots thrash Broncos, 41-23
Tom Brady threw for 320 yards, and the Patriots defense held Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos to just 10 points after the 1st quarter. The win clinched the AFC East championship for the Patriots.
Waterville: Search continues for missing toddler
Ayla Reynolds missing since Saturday morning
Waterville: Police still searching for a missing toddler
Ayla Reynolds last seen sleeping in her bed Friday night
Toddler Search
DESPAIR: Maine State Police Detective Christopher Tupper, left, and Waterville Detective Lincoln Ryder, at right, question Justin DiPietro after he arrived at his home on Violette Ave. in Waterville on Sunday as an extensive search was underway at his home and the neighborhood for his 20- month- old daughter Ayla Reynolds who has been missing since Friday.
UPDATE: Search continues for Waterville toddler
FBI called to assist game wardens, state and local police
Augusta’s incident log
Augusta SATURDAY At 4:49 p.m., a theft was reported at CVS Pharmacy on Stone Street. 8:37 p.m., a theft was reported at Wal-Mart on Civic Center Drive. 10:45 p.m., police received a report of intoxicated people on Chapel Street. SUNDAY At 1:15 a.m., police received a report of intoxicated people on Kendall Street. 1:29 a.m., […]
Somerville family homeless after morning fire
SOMERVILLE — A chimney fire that quickly spread into the attic has left a family homeless for Christmas.