AUGUSTA — If a proposed new demolition delay ordinance had been in place in 2007, the historic Augusta home of former Maine Supreme Court Chief Justice William Penn Whitehouse might still be standing.
July 2012
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Police identify Pittston man who died in Route 201 car crash
GARDINER — Police have identified Eric Beauchesne, 67, of Pittston, as the man who was killed Friday afternoon when his Jeep veered off U.S. Route 201 and slammed into a building.
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MCNALLY SENIOR ALL-STAR FIELD HOCKEY GAME: Begin set, for now
For now, this is Chelsea Begin’s last competitive field hockey game.
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Not unreasonable to dress respectfully at church
This is in response to those who take offense to the request by St. Michael’s Parish for a reasonable dress code at its services. Is it really unreasonable to ask that we present ourselves for services in a manner that respects the solemnity of the church? Yes, the Lord will accept us with regard to […]
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RSU 49 costs boost Benton’s taxes 12 percent
BENTON — Selectmen approved the biggest property tax rate increase in more than five years Tuesday morning.
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Opinions vary on how to word Maine’s same-sex marriage ballot question
AUGUSTA — If Secretary of State Charlie Summers wanted clear direction from the public on the wording of the same-sex marriage ballot question, he didn’t get it.
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‘Nothing substantial’ found during river search for Ayla Reynolds
WATERVILLE — Investigators didn’t find anything substantial in the Kennebec River or along its banks during a renewed search for missing toddler Ayla Reynolds on Tuesday.
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Time Warner, WMTW talks continue about blackout
The only thing that either side is talking about in concrete terms — mostly online — is how it’s the other’s fault. While the negotiations and details of the dispute have been kept private, a battle is being waged about public perception.
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STILL LIFE: MIFF acheivement award for Thelma Schoonmaker
Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, left, speaks after accepting the Maine International Film Festival’s Mid-Life Achievement Award on Tuesday night at the Waterville Opera House. Shannon Haines, festival director, listens at right. The award was presented with a screening of “Goodfellas,” a film Schoonmaker edited.
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NEW ENGLAND AMATEUR: Bay State golfer in lead
FALMOUTH — Massachusetts golfers had a strong presence at the top of the leaderboad in the first round of the 83rd men’s New England Amateur golf championship Tuesday at the Falmouth Country Club.