AUGUSTA — A drug store holdup this week just a few blocks from the State House was the 23rd of the year by bandits seeking pharmaceutical drugs. Maine’s next drug store robbery will tie the total for all of 2011, state officials said.
2012
More municipalities express desire to leave RSUs
AUGUSTA — Three years have passed since the first regional school units formed in response to Maine’s consolidation law.
Where’s Waldo event in Waterville July 1-31
WATERVILLE — Where’s Waldo will be 25 years old this year, and to celebrate, the fellow in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs will visit 20 different local businesses through the month of July.
Mainely Outdoors programs announced at UMF
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington’s Fitness and Recreation Center recently announced the outdoor recreation activities will be offered this summer. Activities are open to both the campus and the public.
County Committee nomination is Aug. 1
SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset County Farm Service Agency recently announced the nomination period for the County Committee election is open. Request nomination forms from the local USDA Service Center or obtain online at fsa.usda.gov/elections.
SOMERSET COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed from May 3, 2012, to May 18, 2012, in Somerset Superior Court.
Art students share artwork online
WINSLOW — St. John Catholic School artists and Hollie Hilton, the school’s art teacher, recently teamed up with Artsonia, the world’s largest online children’s art museum to display the students’ artwork.
MOT plans Belgrade Lakes visit Oct. 25
BELGRADE — The Maine Office of Tourism will be at the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Belgrade Lakes Maine Lakes Resource Center for a one on one with representatives.
Winslow’s Cassidy earns dean’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — James P. Cassidy of Winslow, a chemistry major, was recently named to the 2012 Spring semester dean’s list at Saint Anselm College. Cassidy is a member of the class of 2015.
Fairfield’s Sementelli earns dean’s list status
ORONO — Jenna Sementelli, of Fairfield, a junior at the University of Maine Orono was recenlty named to the 2012 spring semester dean’s list.