A few small earthquakes close together in time are not unusual in Maine, the state geologist says.
2012
Jan. publication of Jesus’ wife research unlikely
A Harvard spokesman says tests aren’t completed to authenticate a papyrus fragment containing Coptic text, in which Jesus is quoted using the words “my wife.”
Child-porn trial delayed for former Maine sports star
A judge has ordered 62-year-old Dana Wilson of Brewer to undergo an evaluation to determine whether he is competent to assist in his own defense.
Oxford Casino nets $30M in first 6 months
The casino has generated nearly $13 million in tax revenue to the state.
Former baseball star Dykstra sentenced for bankruptcy fraud
The former Mets star has racked up numerous criminal charges since his financial empire began to crumble in 2009.
Maine woman accused of sex with boy withdraws guilty plea
Katie Dube of Glenburn opts for a jury trial after the judge determines that an agreed upon sentence was too short.
18-month warm streak ends in northern Maine
November’s temperatures for all of northern and eastern Maine ranged from about one-half to 2 degrees below normal across the region.
Blind activists concerned about sentence for Maine thief
A Rumford man who’s legally blind pleaded guilty last month under an agreement in which a felony burglary charge was dismissed.
Navy: No US drones missing after Iran claim
A spokesman for the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet says all U.S. drones in the region are “fully accounted for.”
Credit Union toy drive runs through Dec. 14
AUGUSTA — New Dimensions Federal Credit Union will collect toys at its branch locations at 72 Cony St., Augusta, and 61 Grove St., Waterville, until Friday, Dec. 14.