The battles about the fate of same-sex marriage and control of the Maine Legislature will reach another key benchmark this week when the latest round of campaign fundraising reports are released.
2012
Blood drive set for Aug. 9 in Winslow
WINSLOW — A blood drive will take place from 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, at VFW Post 8835, 175 Veteran Drive. Volunteers are welcome. Dominos Pizza will donate free pizza to those donating blood.
Skowhegan District Court: June 18-22, 2012
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed from June 18-22, 2012, in Skowhegan District Court.
Shooting suspect was rejected by Colorado gun club, abruptly dropped out of PhD program
AURORA, Colo. — The suspect in the Colorado shooting rampage displayed behavior that a gun range owner thought was “bizarre,” but it is still unclear if anyone at the university where he studied had any hint of his plans.
Cote, Sipe earn degrees in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Corey Cote of Winslow and Samantha Sipe of Skowhegan recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Erb becomes a Fellow in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital’s finance department recently announced accountant Natasha Erb, FHFMA, CPA, became a Fellow from the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Electricity rate hike could hurt business growth in Maine
Electricity rates can serve as one measure of national economic competitiveness. By that measure, Maine has improved its standing recently.
Golf tournament in Belgrade a success
BELGRADE — The Friends of the Belgrade Public Library’s fourth annual Golf Tournament was held recently at the Belgrade Lakes Golf Course. The tournament was followed by a cocktail/buffet reception where Awards were given by MC Tom Alter of the Professional Golf Association tour, followed by a live and silent auction.
400-million-year-old bedrock has biggest impact on well water quality
The quality of well water depends on geological events from 400 million years ago, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study of more than 4,800 wells.
Electricity costs begin to climb as New England power grid upgrades come due
After falling since 2009, the rates that most Maine homes and businesses pay for electricity are rising again, as the cost of upgrading New England’s power grid begins to show up in their utility bills.