WATERVILLE — The father of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds told those attending a candlelight vigil Thursday night that it’s time to turn the focus back on his child.
April 2012
Patient sues state over MaineCare benefit cuts
PORTLAND — A 65-year-old cancer patient is suing the state Department of Health and Human Services for cutting off his MaineCare benefits last year in a welfare reform effort.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Remedy for sore arms
Many of the position players for the Erskine Academy baseball team have come up with sore arms this season and coach Lars Jonassen thinks he has a solution: Let them condition their arms a week early just like pitchers and catchers do.
Boards get approval for City Center telecasts
AUGUSTA — Coming soon to a television near you, live from Augusta City Council Chambers, meetings of the Board of Education, Augusta Planning Board and other city boards and commissions.
Chimney sparks start Wilton cabin fire
WILTON — Embers from a chimney caused a grass fire Wednesday that destroyed a wood cabin built by a man known for hosting free country music concerts for the community.
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Peterson gears up for final push
Laura Peterson will graduate from Bowdoin College next month as one of the school’s most successful track and field athletes.
VA jobs local impact unclear
TOGUS — Staff at VA Maine Healthcare System hope that they and the veterans they serve will benefit from plans by the federal government to add about 1,900 mental health clinicians and support staff.
Trial lawyer endorsed for Court of Appeals
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to endorse the nomination of William Kayatta Jr., a trial lawyer from Cape Elizabeth, to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
AFD warns about use of mulch by buildings
AUGUSTA — Fire officials are warning building owners about landscaping techniques after a fire damaged a Community Drive hotel Thursday.
Winslow teen charged after car crash
WINSLOW — A 15-year-old Winslow girl was summoned on two charges after she crashed a friend’s car into a parked truck and fled the scene, police said.