SKOWHEGAN — Hometown Newspapers LLC, publisher of three weekly newspapers, including the Newport-based SV Weekly-Somerset Times, has suspended some operations and is now emphasizing a single website.
April 2012
Emergency staff cleared in skier’s death
FARMINGTON — The state office that oversees emergency medical services has dismissed the complaints against an ambulance service that cared for David Morse, who died en route to the hospital after a skiing accident at the Sugarloaf ski resort earlier this year.
Jenkins to run in District 21
WINTHROP — Town Councilor Priscilla J. Jenkins has announced she’s running as a Democrat for state Senate District 21.
Lot owner accepts Belgrade offer of $138,500
BELGRADE — The owner of property next to the community center on Great Pond has accepted the town’s $138,500 offer to buy his two homes on the 1.3-acre parcel.
Vassalboro divided over well-head protection area
VASSALBORO — The East Vassalboro Water Co. would be treated as an abutting landowner if new development is in its well-head protection area, according to a proposed ordinance change.
Local college students recognized
ORONO — The following students were named to the fall 2011 semester dean’s list at the University of Maine, Orono: Katrina Bansmer, Andrew Bergeron, Emily Coulombe, Angelina Dapolito, Nathan DeRocher, Nathaniel Devoe, Michael Emery, Michelle Hunter, Kristin Kirouac, Robert Pineau, Abigail Pullen, Alyssa Vallee and Christina Wing, all of Augusta.
Thanks to person who turned in the keys
I want to say thank you to the person who turned in my keys to the Gardiner Police Station, I appreciate your kindness. Thank you! Laurie Geroux Augusta
Gardiner travel team’s coach a positive role model
I wanted to acknowledge a great group of people I met this past basketball season, as well as the coach of the Gardiner middle school travel team. My nephew plays on the team and I attended many games. The families involved with this sport really impressed me, but one man’s actions in particular were notable, […]
STILL LIFE: Back off, buddy
Madison Hart looks back at her cousin Hunter Hart-Guertin, who tried to pass her. The two drove battery-powered cars during a birthday party in Waterville recently.
Morning Sentinel police log: April 5, 2012
IN CLINTON, Tuesday at 2:16 p.m., theft was reported on Mutton Lane.