Wednesday’s police beat
February 2012
Oakland police log Feb. 1
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 1:
Portland will order Occupy protesters to vacate
Earlier today, a judge ruled that allowing Occupy Maine to stay in Lincoln Park would conflict with other people’s right to use it.
Brennan, LePage make little progress in budget talks
The Portland mayor offered ways to reduce the state’s deficit without cutting Medicaid coverage for 65,000 Mainers, but LePage didn’t seem to embrace Brennan’s ideas.
Fairfield police log Feb. 1
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 1:
Waterville police log, Tuesday/Wednesday
Assault, threatening, criminal mischief
Romney has money, momentum in GOP race
But his comment “I’m not concerned about the very poor” on Wednesday morning could provide fodder for his opponents and critics.
Chrysler US sales rose 44 pct. in January
U.S. auto sales are on a roll. After a strong end to 2011, Chrysler’s January U.S. sales jumped 44 percent, keeping the positive economic trends going.
Strong sales lift Chrysler to $183M profit in 2011
Chrysler, propelled by sales of Jeeps and other revamped cars and trucks, reported its first net income since 1997.
Calais school rescinds ban against ‘Tebowing’ student
A student ran onto the floor after a basketball game last week and kneeled in the prayer stance made famous by the Denver Broncos QB.