The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 23:
June 2012
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Negotiators closing in on student loan deal
Senate aides from both parties say the two sides are moving toward a deal on how to pay the $6 billion price tag for preserving the current 3.4 percent interest rate on subsidized Stafford loans for another year.
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Waterville police log June 23
The Waterville Police Department reported the following activity June 23:
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NH town hosts Blessing of the Motorcycles
The weekend festival in northern New Hampshire includes a motorcycle rodeo, parade and competitions and a Bikers Ball.
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7 ducklings rescued from Maine sewer
Officials say a mother duck waddled across a sewer grate in Lewiston, but her ducklings fell through the grate when they followed her, plopping into the sewer.
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Bird watchers to be out in force at Maine festival
The Presque Isle event offers guided bird walks, live bird displays, and presentations by wildlife biologists.
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NJ airport fire having ripple effect on US flights
JetBlue had 66 flights either delayed or canceled Friday evening, and that number is expected to grow into today.
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Mt Rainier storm delays recovery of ranger’s body
Eight climbing rangers who stayed overnight Friday to recover the body of Maine native Nick Hall are camped at the 9,500-foot level, hoping for a break in the weather today.
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MLB: Braves shut down Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Jair Jurrjens made an impressive return to the majors by allowing one run on three hits and shut down the hot-hitting Boston Sox, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 win on Friday night.
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Sandusky convicted of almost all charges
Late Friday, after a swift trial and less than two days of deliberations, a jury issued an emphatic verdict: Sandusky was guilty on 45 counts of sexual abuse, meaning the man once considered a successor to coach Joe Paterno will likely die in prison.