IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 2:45 p.m., a report of vandalism was investigated on Newhall Street.
2012
Few ripples expected in $760 million sale of Maine dams to Canadian firm
Maine’s largest producer of hydropower is selling all 19 of its hydroelectric dams, including projects on the Kennebec, Androscoggin, Saco and Presumpscot rivers, but consumers and recreational users of the waterways likely won’t see a difference.
Teachers seek guidance from Legislature on student restraint rules
AUGUSTA — In an elementary school classroom in central Maine this year, one girl has destroyed several books, ripped charts off the walls and thrown shoes at a classmate.
Former President Bush moved out of intensive care
The condition of the 41st president, who developed a fever Dec. 23 after a month in the hospital, continues to improve, a family spokesman says.
20 vehicles crash on I-93 in NH; 5 injured
Twelve vehicles were involved in the initial crash, before four more vehicles then became involved.
Police logs for Waterville area and Somerset County for Dec. 29, 2012
IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 2:45 p.m., a report of vandalism was investigated on Newhall Street. 6:23 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Western Avenue. 6:34 p.m., a warning was issued after a domestic disturbance on Burrill Street. 6:57 p.m., a theft was investigated on Burrill Street. IN MADISON, Friday at 6:51 p.m., suspicious activity […]
Lawyer: $100M school shooting claim about security
The filing claims the state Board of Education, Department of Education and state education commissioner failed to protect the child “from foreseeable harm,” including by failing to provide a safe school setting.
Midcoast could get another foot of snow overnight
The storm is moving up the coast and should make driving messy before it clears out Sunday morning.
Same-sex couples wed Saturday; among five capital-area couples registering intent to marry
HALLOWELL — Together 27 years, Brian Kaufman and Martin Swinger had spent the last three weeks planning their wedding.
LePage urges people to drive safely
Federal money is helping to pay a “Drive Sober Maine!” campaign that will continue into the new year.