Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services accidentally mailed confidential information from 31 applications for public assistance to random addresses in its database because of an error in its computer system.
July 2012
NEW ENGLAND AMATEUR: Swift holds on for win
FALMOUTH — Chris Swift of New Canaan, Conn. made only two pars on the front nine in the final round of the New England Amateur golf tournament Thursday at the Falmouth Country Club.
Third annual Athens Family Fun Day scheduled for Saturday
ATHENS — Fireworks, three-legged races, a dunk tank, water balloon toss and a pig roast all promise a full day of family activities Saturday during the third annual Athens Family Fun Day.
China Planning Board questions applications for Dunkin’ Donuts, off-road truck park
CHINA — A plan for a new Dunkin’ Donuts, along with a separate application for an off-road truck park, will come back before town planners next month, following questions raised about both proposals this week.
Bingham beginning 10-day bicentennial celebration tonight
BINGHAM — Live music, scavenger hunts, parades and seminars are all part of Bingham’s 10-day bicentennial celebration, beginning tonight.
Fairness subjective as Maine Turnpike Authority tries to trim toll hike
PORTLAND — The Maine Turnpike Authority is poised to scale back its proposed toll increase of about 17 percent by delaying some of its long-term projects, but members have yet to settle on who should pay the $21.5 million that still must be raised annually to cover long-term debt.
AMERICAN LEGION ZONE 2 TOURNAMENT: Pitching is the priority
When the American Legion Zone 2 baseball tournament begins Saturday in Augusta, the four coaches will need to find enough pitchers to throw at least 21 innings in three days.
Clinton officials warn about five rabies cases in town
CLINTON — Town officials are urging caution after five wild animals in Clinton tested positive for rabies during the past three months.
NFL: Pats sign Hightower
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots signed first-round draft choice Dont’a Hightower on Thursday to a four-year contract.
MIFF Movie Review: Hawks, Douglas team for ‘The Big Sky’
“The West is dead … you may lose a sweetheart, but you won’t forget her.” — Charles M. Russell