Red is a good color for the 500 carnations being handed out this weekend at many Waterville and Augusta area businesses and organizations.
March 2012
King backs Obama for re-election
PORTLAND — Former independent Gov. Angus King said Friday he supports President Barack Obama’s re-election bid but that doesn’t mean he’d caucus with Democrats if elected to the U.S. Senate.
Births: Feb. 4
LEWISTON — A son, Brayden Shawn Boies, was born Feb. 4 to Sarena Chickering and Ryan Boies of Auburn.
Kennebec Valley Community College announces dean’s list students
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College recently announced the following area students were named to the 2011 fall semester dean’s list:
Center’s budget ready for voters
BELGRADE — Linda Bacon is banking on the town’s recreation programs bringing in more than $100,000 in revenue this year.
2 arrested in pharmacy robberies
A teenager facing civil rights charges that he threatened a Cony High School employee was one of two men arrested this week in connection with recent robberies of two city pharmacies.
Selectmen OK draft for cable TV ordinance
PALERMO — Selectmen have approved a draft cable television ordinance that’s ready for a public hearing scheduled next month.
Winter event canceled
READFIELD — Recent snow has melted away because of mild temperatures, sinking plans for today’s Maranacook Family Fun Day & Winter Games.
Police charge two at one stop
WINSLOW — Police scored two-for-one arrests Thursday when they served a warrant on a man and discovered drugs and paraphernalia belonging to a woman.
SNAPOT: Show boats
Vendors and boating enthusiasts gather at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday for the first day of the 36th annual Augusta Boat Show. The boat show, featuring 17 vendors and put on by America’s Best Shows, continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m.