HARMONY — A benefit dinner for 13-year-old Aliza Stutzman, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, is set for 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Harmony Elementary School.
2012
Turnpike users shouldn’t have to pay for crime
According to the governor, it’s apparently OK to throw out the baby with the bathwater (“Toll hike can’t be avoided,” June 23).
Losing bidder for natural gas contract appeals; main difference is cost
AUGUSTA — The losing bidder in a developing natural gas war in central Maine filed a formal appeal Thursday asking the state to reconsider its decision to give the contract to another company.
Supreme Court health care decisionmeans financial burden for Maine
Listening to the national news may lead one to believe that the only solution to rising health insurance costs lies in Washington, D.C. Maine lawmakers have proved Washington wrong.
Bomb mystery in Winslow
WINSLOW — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three consecutive days of small fires involving homemade fire bombs.
Legalized fireworks keep police busy
A Waterville man was summoned for illegal fireworks use Wednesday after police allegedly caught him red-handed. Literally.
Relatives of D-Day casualty sought by French man
I have been given the task of finding any relatives of Eugene J. Dennis from Winslow. What I have to work with I will share with you.
CYCLING: Armstrong says USDA charge ‘reeks of vendetta’
ROUEN, France — Lance Armstrong accused U.S Anti-Doping Agency chief executive Travis Tygart on Thursday of waging a “vendetta” against him following reports five former teammates have received reduced suspensions after admitting to doping in return for testifying against the seven-time Tour de France champion.
Lance DiPietro guilty of assault
AUGUSTA — Lance A. DiPietro, an uncle of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, of Waterville, was convicted Thursday of an assault that occurred in February and was apparently related to allegations that the toddler’s father, his brother, was involved in her disappearance.
Katz has gall to crow about draconian reforms
Sen. Roger Katz recently sent a communication to his constituents about the recent Legislature’s “significant legislative achievements” and his part in them.