Central Maine police departments are using social media to share information with the public, find suspects and help solve crimes. “Most people have Facebook accounts, and sometimes when we’re trying to locate someone, it helps us very much,” Waterville police Chief Joseph Massey said Monday. Having the social media account allows the department to share […]
August 2012
Police use Facebook to help find criminals
Departments will post photos and ask for tips from public through the popular social networking site.
Lebannon school officials order spraying after West Nile found
While state officials await test results from two suspected cases of mosquito-borne viruses in humans, a school district in York County has sprayed pesticides at elementary school properties to protect students.
Snowe and Collins critical of Republican anti-abortion platform
Sen. Olympia Snowe wants Mitt Romney to repudiate the Republican Party’s strict anti-abortion platform when he gives his national convention speech.
Isaac set to thrash Gulf Coast
With its massive and slow movement, Isaac stands to deal a lot of damage when it hits.
Angus King backs The Bank of Maine after criticism
OAKLAND — Former Gov. Angus King expressed support Monday for the Bank of Maine, which was criticized for unsafe and unsound banking practices by federal regulators earlier this month.
Barn Raisers receive grant from foundation
UNITY — Unity Barn Raisers’ Executive Director Tess Fairbanks Woods, recently announced the group was awarded an $11,000 grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation of Portland to support the organization’s efforts to build strong, collaborative, multi-organizational relationships in the quest for local food security and equity.
RSU 54 announces school start time, more
SKOWHEGAN — The first day of school for students of Skowhegan-based Regional School Unit/School Administrative District 54 (Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Smithfield) is Wednesday.
SAD 13 budget goes before voters for third time
Polls are open from 1 to 7 p.m. in Bingham at the Quimby Middle School gymnasium and at the Moscow Town Hall.
Pittsfield earns business-friendly designation
Pittsfield is among the five additional communities earning the state’s business-friendly designation, which is meant to spur economic development.