SOUTH PORTLAND — John Fitzsimmons said there were a hundred reasons to consider raising tuition for next year at Maine’s seven community colleges, but one overriding reason not to:
June 2012
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Man pleads guilty to mailing threats
PORTLAND — A Portland man who was accused of mailing death threats to Gov. Paul LePage and two members of Congress pleaded guilty Wednesday to five charges in federal court.
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Jury finds man guilty for role in credit union robbery
A Fairfield man was found guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for his role in the armed robbery of a Skowhegan credit union three years ago.
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Route 27 fix to result in road detour
PITTSTON — A section of Route 27 is set to receive emergency repairs starting Saturday because heavy rain in recent days has accelerated problems with its culvert, state officials said.
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‘Lost on a Mountain’ film audition to be held today
WATERVILLE — Filmmaker Ryan Cook is looking for a brave, determined boy to portray iconic Mainer Donn Fendler on the big screen.
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King is wealthy, but not through wind projects
The independent candidate’s investments are valued between $4.8 million and $22.5 million with his earned income for 2011 at $256,000.
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Barney Frank plans role in Maine marriage campaign
Proponents say the outspoken Massachusetts congressman, who’s about to wed an Ogunquit man, will most likely play a behind-the-scenes part.
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RiverFest events planned July 27-Aug. 5
SKOWHEGAN — The sixth annual RiverFest will take place July 27-Aug. 5. The event offers family-friendly events throughout the 10 days, centered in and around downtown Skowhegan, with a focus on the Kennebec River.
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Pittsfield prepares for Egg Festival
PITTSFIELD — The 40th Central Maine Egg Festival, Kiwanis Karnival and The Central Maine Everything that Flies Fly-In events are planned for Pittsfield this month.
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Hallowell blends music, art, wellness
HALLOWELL — The fifth annual Riverfront Festival and Hallowellness day will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 1 on Hallowell’s Riverfront, Water St. The event is a celebration of a healthy, active and creative life along the banks of the Kennebec River.