SOUTH CHINA — A man with a handgun robbed Border Trust Co. on Route 3 about 10:30 a.m. Friday.
December 2011
AUDITION
Gaslight Theater auditions for “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker. Auditions will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Hallowell City Hall. The show will be directed by Richard Bostwick, assisted by Deb Howard. Production dates are March 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10. The show has three women and two men. Ages are one high-school looking female, a male and female who are former hippie types, and a male and female between the two ages. The auditions will consist of primarily cold readings.
Castlebay to perform tonight
In 1987, the Celtic quartet Castlebay released their first vinyl album. They worked as a foursome for about two years and then as a trio for another three years or so. During the last year, multi-instrumentalist Fred Gosbee and harpist Julia Lane worked as a duo. A lot of water has gone under the bridge for these talented singer-songwriter-interpreters including 27 recordings, concerts around the world and their desire to educate and entertain audiences with the music and lore of all things Celtic in nature.
Newport police log Dec. 16
The Newport Police Department reported the following activity Dec. 16:
Fire destroys Litchfield house
LITCHFIELD — Firefighters spent several hours battling wind and flames this morning as a fire ripped through an unoccupied house on Plains Road. No one was injured.
Forbes: ‘Gov. LePage Stretches Truth’
Gov. Paul LePage said Forbes Magazine told him that welfare and energy costs led to Maine’s rankings as Forbes’ least business-friendly state. Forbes said that’s untrue.
Illnesses led to Hannaford beef recall
Federal investigators have not determined the source of contaminated meat that has led 10 people being sick in four states.
Winslow police log Dec. 16
The Winslow Police Department reported the following activity Dec. 16:
Maine misses bid for federal education grant
Nine states will share $500 million awarded through the federal “Race to the Top” grant competition. Maine is not among the winners.
U.S. soldier faces life in prison for Wikileaks incident
The U.S. military is making its case for why Army Pfc. Bradley Manning should be court-martialed on charges of endangering national security by leaking government secrets.