JACKMAN — A 5-year-old boy who was killed one year ago today will be remembered Saturday during a community walk to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while fatigued.
July 2012
TD BANK 250: Win would be big for small teams
PORTLAND — The Goodyear racing tires needed for the 39th annual TD Bank 250 this weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway will cost Ben Ashline about $1,500.
Feds seek $1.25 million penalty against Kennebec Valley Gas Co. partner
Federal energy regulators have recommended a $1.25 million civil penalty against a Portland businessman, saying he hatched a scheme to manipulate New England’s energy market that cost electricity users more than $3.3 million.
Man convicted in Waterville stabbing case wants clean slate
AUGUSTA — A man told a judge Wednesday he’s looking for a new start once he’s served jail time for stabbing another man in the back in Waterville.
Opponents blast King for pursuing PAC funds
Senate race rivals question his independence, but King says he’ll ‘need to defend myself’ against partisan ads.
Old Hallowell Day: City celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend
HALLOWELL — Old Hallowell Day 2012 is set for Saturday on Water Street and The Vaughan Estate.
Mumford & Sons ready for first Maine performance
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably familiar with the London-based quartet Mumford & Sons. Their debut album “Sigh No More”– (which received a UK Brit Award in 2010 for Best Album) has produced critically-acclaimed singles including “The Cave,” which has received massive airplay all around the country.
Movie Review: ‘Your Sister’s Sister’ is a romp in the woods
Is your summer mind clouded with pressing questions: Is the Higgs Boson/God particle really God? Was Mitt Romney working for Baine in 2002 or not? Have they really found Amelia Earhart? Will there be a fourth volume of “Fifty Shades of Grey?” Relax. A new movie is about to open that will give you a break, let you breathe without thinking, and in the bargain, provide some laughs and two nice performances.
STILL LIFE: Central Maine Egg Festival
Olivia Smith tries her luck at throwing eggs into a bucket during the Egglympics in Pittsfield on Wednesday. The event was part of the annual Central Maine Egg Festival, which runs through Saturday.
Hannaford, Cumberland Farms, Sam’s Club withdraw suspect meatballs
Hannaford supermarkets, Cumberland Farms and Sam’s Club stores in Maine removed products made with Buona Vita meatballs from their shelves last week following a recall because of listeria contamination.