Cases include the appeal of a Portland man who was convicted of murder and sentenced to 38 years in the death of his roommate.
October 2012
Maine 10-year-old due in court on manslaughter charge
The girl is charged with juvenile manslaughter in the July death of 3-month-old Brooklyn Foss-Greenaway in Fairfield.
SKOWHEGANForum on tariff impact
SKOWHEGAN — Import tariffs on foreign-made footwear and the impact on jobs in Maine will be the topic of discussion Wednesday at a public forum on trade.
Two different views in District 78
A counselor with a philosophical approach to politics is challenging the incumbent speaker of the House in a contest to represent District 78, which encompasses Sidney and part of Oakland.
McGovern remembered for his loss, compassion, principles
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — George McGovern was an unwavering, often unrequited advocate for liberal Democratic causes. He pursued those goals in plainspoken, usually understated, Midwestern style. He was a dedicated, decent man, a devoted Democrat even when the party establishment turned away from him in defeat.
Taxes, finances on mind of Winthrop council candidates
WINTHROP — Four people are running for the three seats available on the Town Council.
‘Sugar Rush’ 5K set for Nov. 4 in Hallowell
HALLOWELL — A Sugar Rush 5K run and walk and Kid’s Fun Run will take place Nov. 4 at Vaughan Field.
New pastor from Africa mixes determination, love
RANDOLPH — The Rev. Tsitsi Nakoma Moyo sat at a table in her office, looking down at her Dunkin’ Donuts coffee while she slid the cup between her hands.
DISTRICT COURT
AUGUSTA — The following is a list of cases closed between Oct. 11 and Oct. 17, 2012, in Augusta District Court:
City of Augusta creates one-way facebook page
AUGUSTA — The city of Augusta cautiously dipped a big toe into the social media swimming pool by creating an official Facebook page.