A candidate for the Maine Legislature is facing a criminal charge after allegedly falsifying documents to show that he qualified for public funding under the Maine Clean Election Act.
2012
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Schneider’s inner strength impresses
Editor’s note: Fifth in a series profiling the candidates for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Maine Republican Olympia Snowe. BY JOHN RICHARDSON The Portland Press Herald Maine Attorney General Bill Schneider has an impressive resume: champion rifle shooter, West Point graduate, U.S. Army Green Beret, drug prosecutor, state legislator, anti-terrorism coordinator, alpaca farmer. […]
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THIS WEEKEND
Medicare information: UnitedHealthcare community meeting, 10 a.m., Panera Bread, 37 Xavier Loop; there will be information for Medicare beneficiaries to better understand the program; for more information, visit www.Medicare.gov or www.UHCMedicareSolutions.com; for more information, call 877-486-2048, TTY 711.
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Roadside fire probe ongoing
AUGUSTA — State investigators continue to look into dozens of roadside fires that broke out in three different communities this week.
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Kennebec Leadership Institute members volunteer at Bread of Life
AUGUSTA — Members of the 26th annual Kennebec Leadership Institute have volunteered to remodel and revitalize the Bread of Life Soup Kitchen as their service project for this year.
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Selectmen agree to set aside for fire and rescue vehicles
CHELSEA — Selectmen have agreed that the town should start setting aside money to buy fire and rescue vehicles or find another way of providing fire services to the community.
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Farmingdale Historical Society elects officers
FARMINGDALE — The Farmingdale Historical Society recently elected officers for this year.
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Rules changes empower states
The federal government on Thursday announced new proposed rules that would give states more power to combat food stamp fraud — something one central Maine lawmaker attempted, but couldn’t because of federal rules, during the legislative session.
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Crisis & Counseling Centers presents awards
AUGUSTA — Crisis & Counseling Centers held its annual meeting and dinner May 10 at the Senator Inn & Spa, presenting awards and recognizing local organizations and people.
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: Hall-Dale’s Crisci among state’s best sprinters
By her own admission, it took Bri Crisci awhile to round into form this spring.