WAYNE — The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office is searching for whoever robbed a storage unit last month, police said in a news release Thursday.
August 2012
PGA CHAMPIONSHIPS: Pettersson out to early lead
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Five years ago, a leading golf publication chose Kiawah Island as the toughest golf course in America. Some of the best players in the world made it feel like a walk on the beach Thursday in the PGA Championship.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley closes
AUGUSTA — After struggling to recruit and retain an executive director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley has closed its capital city office and a Rockland-based organization is seeking to take its place, group officials said Thursday.
Readfield meeting Friday evening for summer residents; Windsor selectmen to meet on plow contract
WINDSOR — A special Board of Selectmen’s meeting to open sealed bids for plowing will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Town Hall.
Police continue to track resourceful Clinton fugitive
CLINTON — A 19-year-old fugitive may have stolen a bicycle and a car to aid in his escape, police say.
Windham escort service owner indicted for allegedly extorting client
Nicholas Enfanto claimed a client known as “J.D.” owed him $100,000 and allegedly threatened to shoot him if he did not pay.
Former Portland chief nominated for State Fire Marshal’s job
Joe Thomas spent 28 years with the Portland Fire Department, including eight as chief.
OLYMPICS: US wins women’s soccer gold
The U.S. women’s soccer team won the Olympic gold medal Thursday, avenging one of its most painful defeats with a 2-1 victory over Japan.
OLYMPICS: Bolt leads Jamaican sweep in 200
Putting the field far enough behind that he could slow up over his last few strides and put his left index finger to his mouth to tell any critics to shush, Usian Bolt won the 200 meters in 19.32 seconds Thursday night, making him the only man with two Olympic titles in that event.
Union to LePage: Sign beach lease deal
State workers oppose privatization of a Cape Elizabeth beach and say its revenue is needed to fund other public parks.