David Houston’s sign calling the president a racist name and a pedophile earned him the attention of the U.S. Secret Service but didn’t get him in trouble with the law, police said.
2012
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‘It’s the same guy’
FAIRFIELD — A suspect wanted in connection with three pharmacy robberies was caught Friday after an intensive manhunt and a high-speed motorcycle chase ended in a crash.
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Virtual schools delayed
AUGUSTA — Despite fierce objections from Gov. Paul LePage, the Maine Charter School Commission will not consider two applications to open virtual charter schools this fall.
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Energy renovation of historic building wows experts
FREEPORT — A major energy-saving renovation of the historic Mallett House at 57 Depot St. is complete, and it’s drawing attention from green-building experts across the country.
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Richmond in high-powered final
A lot of people expected today’s Class D softball final to be the third straight meeting between Richmond and Deer-Isle Stonington. Richmond indeed won the West, but now the Bobcats will face a new opponent, with numbers as gaudy as theirs.
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Michaud focused on work, not rematch
Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud said it’s too early to campaign for the November election despite Republicans picking a winner in their primary this week. There’s too much work to be done in Washington, he said.
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Summer events set for Belgrade
BELGRADE — Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons recently announced its summer activities.
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United Way receives grant funding
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area recently received a $7,500 grant from the County Funds of the Maine Community Foundation to support the expansion of the Community Energy Challenge. The Challenge, now in its fourth year, is an initiative where volunteers measure, build and install interior storm windows throughout Greater Franklin County. Funding for the project will support the development of two satellite workshops in the Kingfield area and Jay/Livermore Falls.
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Public Library Business and Career Center recently announced the following programs and services:
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Farmington District Court: May 1-31, 2012 (A-P)
FARMINGTON — The following cases were closed from May 1, 2012, to May 31, 2012, in Farmington District Court.