A story Wednesday on page A1 incorrectly spelled the last name of Robert Rodriques, 52, of Augusta, who was killed when a building collapsed on him in Albion. Incorrect information was provided.
2012
Lawmakers OK 5 bonds; governor’s input next
AUGUSTA — Requests to spend money for helipads in rural communities, transit buses, and innovative research and development projects could go before voters in November following votes Wednesday in support of a series of bond bills.
Hostess Brands union gets victory
The largest union at Hostess Brands Inc. won one round in its battle with the bankrupt maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread.
Belgrade website on hold
BELGRADE — Time to hit the refresh button on the town’s website.
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Rams power past Vikings
AUGUSTA — This time around, the Cony softball team didn’t need a late-inning rally to beat Oxford Hills.
Divers halt search for Skowhegan driver who plunged into stream
FAIRFIELD — Officials now believe that the body of a missing Skowhegan woman whose car crashed into Martin Stream Saturday may have floated into the Kennebec River.
KENNEBEC COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
AUGUSTA — A number of people were sentenced Tuesday in separate hearings in Kennebec County Superior Court:
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK: Rugan has best seat in house to watch top pitching
Cony High School catcher Nicole Rugan has seen some of the best pitching in the state from her position behind the plate this season.
Camp collapse killed ‘family man’
ALBION — The widow of a man killed in a construction accident Tuesday said her husband was a dedicated father of five and a hard worker.
Kennebec sheriff says system in transition
AUGUSTA — The Somerset County Jail’s recent decision to no longer board inmates from other counties may end up testing the resolve of state officials to force their will upon counties, and the counties’ will to fight back.