CENTENNIAL, Colo. — James Holmes spent a year in a small neuroscience doctoral program, surrounded by scientists and roughly three dozen classmates delving into the inner workings of the brain. The University of Colorado, Denver, isn’t saying if they had any warning signs. Experts say, however, the intimacy of the program and its focus on […]
July 2012
Posted inNews
Bill Nemitz: Justice Michaela Murphy calls out DEP on questionable casino permit
Remember all those promises of a 200-room hotel, a spa, a conference center, an RV park and a “four-season resort” back when Black Bear Entertainment was courting your vote for the Oxford Casino referendum back in 2010?
Well, fuggedaboutit. That stuff is, whaddya call it, dependent on future economic circumstances.
advertisement
Posted inNews
Belgrade and Sidney still pushing for more cuts to RSU 18 budget
OAKLAND — Even though school officials recently trimmed $430,000, Belgrade and Sidney town officials are pushing for more cuts at Thursday night’s regional budget meeting for Regional School Unit 18.
Posted inNews
Jury decides landlord not at fault for lead poisoning suffered by Solon tenants’ son
SKOWHEGAN — A Gardiner landlord was found not responsible Tuesday for injuries to his tenants’ young son in Solon.
Posted inNews
Farmington District Court: June 1-23, 2012
FARMINGTON — The following cases were closed June 1 to June 23, 2012 in Farmington District Court.
Posted inNews
Waterville driver faces felonies after Winslow crash that injured passenger
WINSLOW — A 20-year-old Waterville man is facing two felony charges after allegedly driving drunk during a car crash that seriously injured his passenger.
Posted inNews
Plaintiffs take labor mural ruling to appeals court
PORTLAND — The plaintiffs in an unsuccessful lawsuit announced Tuesday they have appealed a federal judge’s ruling that Maine Gov. Paul LePage was within his rights when he had a mural depicting the state’s labor history removed from a state office building.
Posted inNews
Health care reform will help shrink federal deficit over next 10 years, says budget office
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul will shrink rather than increase the nation’s huge federal deficits over the next decade, Congress’ nonpartisan budget scorekeepers said Tuesday, supporting Obama’s contention in a major election-year dispute with Republicans.
Posted inSports
NFL: Pats add key players, hope for Super Bowl return
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Bill Belichick and his players weren’t ecstatic when they got their AFC championship rings.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
RSU’s 18 cost per student $1,000 below state average
On Thursday, the citizens of RSU 18 will vote on a revised budget from the school board. This has been a troubling and difficult time for all. Unfortunately, some misinformation is circulating, and we are losing focus on the success of our district and the students. Our teachers are some of the best in the […]