It appears the boy was driving up an incline when he rolled backwards and the ATV landed on him.
August 2012
Prosecutors get more time in NH hepatitis case
A magistrate grants the U.S. Attorney’s Office more time for scientific analysis and to interview witnesses.
Police charge 2 suspects in W. Maine burglaries
Police say they have recovered some of the guns, gold, rare coins, Civil War memorabilia and heirloom jewelry that were stolen.
Nancy Kerrigan’s brother asks to go back to jail
A spokeswoman says by going back to jail he would be exempt from conditions of early release, including alcohol counseling and anger management classes.
Ohio man goes to court in wife’s ICU shooting
John Wise, 66, is charged with shooting his wife of 45 years at her bedside at Akron General Medical Center on Saturday. She died the next morning.
Mars rover sends back 1st color image, video
The picture released today revealed a rust-tinged, pebbly landscape and the crater rim off in the distance.
Navy tests undersea drones, could be ‘game changer’
With tweaks over the next several years, the Navy says the drones will be used for intelligence gathering and, in the more distant future, anti-submarine warfare.
Veterans to receive Silver Star medals at State House
The medal is the state’s official recognition of Maine veterans who were wounded during combat.
Maine officials seek public input on department merger
A new law creates a new Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as of Aug. 30.
Two boys charged in Waterville lawnmower arson
WATERVILLE — Two boys were charged Monday with theft and arson for allegedly stealing a lawnmower and setting it on fire July 27 off Silver Street.