AUGUSTA — Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Whatever Family Festival needs 100 volunteers. Day in Capitol Park will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Volunteers will be asked to work 3-4 hour shifts.
June 2012
LePage, Pingree align on collecting Internet sales taxes
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage is urging passage of a bill in Congress that would allow states to collect tax on sales over the Internet, but only U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, is supporting the bill, with the rest of the delegation saying they are not convinced.
KVCC becomes satellite center on sleep disorder
FAIRFIELD — Ten Maine students will be able to study sleep disorders this fall at a Massachusetts college through a new program at Kennebec Valley Community College.
Litchfield residents worried about bridge’s future
LITCHFIELD — Memo to Maine Turnpike Authority Executive Director Peter Mills: Keep the Lunts Hill Road bridge open.
Healthcare Golf Classic set for July 15 & 16
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Healthcare Golf Classic will be a two-day, two-tournament event at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. The tournament will be Sunday, July 15, and Monday, July 16. The beneficiaries will be the Healthy Community Coalition and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center, both provide health services to people in need.
Benefit barbecue for Leary a success
FAIRFIELD — A benefit barbecue for Mel Leary was organized by coworkers and the community recently.
Invasive plant patrol workshop planned
NORTH ANSON — Students of biology and environmental science classes at Carrabec High School are collaborating with the Embden Lake Association to build teams that will survey the lake for invasive aquatic plants this summer.
Some fear texting’s toll on conversational skills
CHICAGO — Anna Schiferl hadn’t even rolled out of bed when she reached for her cell phone and typed a text to her mom, one recent Saturday. Mom was right downstairs in the kitchen. The text? Anna wanted cinnamon rolls for breakfast.
Waterville District Court: May 8-11, 2012
WATERVILLE — The following cases were closed from May 8, 2012, to May 11, 2012, in Waterville District Court.