WATERVILLE — A $4.8 million project to renovate and build an addition on to the Waterville Opera House will be completed this spring if all goes according to plans.
2012
Aging water systems pose huge challenges
An aging water main burst recently in downtown Farmington and caused flooding that temporarily closed two businesses, highlighting the constant struggle utility officials face to upgrade municipal water systems.
Gardiner FIRST Robotic team prepares for competition
GARDINER — Students on the FIRST Robotic Team 4041 — The Iron Tiger at Gardiner Area High School will participate in the FIRST Robotics regional competition in March at Worcester Polytechincal Institute in Worcester, Mass.
Maine State employee to attend NYC Dr. Oz taping
MANCHESTER — Janice Arsenault, director of Employee Health and Wellness for the Maine Department of Transportation Office of Safety, was the recipient of a free trip to New York City to attend a taping of “The Dr. Oz Show.”
Erskine Academy lists honor students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced its first trimester honors list.
Local residents honored
AUGUSTA — Former Aroostook County potato farmers Bernard and Norma Shaw of Augusta were presented with the 2012 Agriculture Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award at the 71st annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show held recently at the Augusta Civic Center.
Hidden Valley Nature Center hosts Feb. 5 biathalon event
JEFFERSON — Hidden Valley Nature Center will host a cross-country skiing and target shooting race at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at the center, 131 Egypt Road.
Scrap Happy Scrapbook Day set for Feb. 11 at Cony High School
AUGUSTA — The French Club at Cony High School and Middle School will hold a Scrap Happy Scrapbook Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at the high school, 6 Pierce Drive.
Local college students honored
BANGOR — Husson University has announced its fall 2011 semester dean’s list.
DISTRICT COURT
AUGUSTA — The following is a list of cases closed between Jan. 19, 2012, and Jan. 25, 2012, in Augusta District Court: