AUGUSTA — Police and firefighters are responding to Water Street where a tractor-trailer has rolled onto its side. The accident occurred near the train trestle. First responders report heavy traffic delays and large amounts of fluids leaking from the truck. There were no reports of injury. The crash occured around 3 p.m. Drivers are encouraged […]
2012
6 Maine schools to get upgrade funds, 2 in Sanford
The schools are at the top of a priority list of 71 Maine schools that applied for renovation or replacement.
Collins: More funding needed for combat ships
The Maine senator says the Navy should fund two BIW destroyers a year in order to carry out a new defense strategy refocused on the Asia-Pacific region.
Homicide drops off list of top 15 causes of death
This is the first time since 1965 that homicide failed to make the list, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chamber pans postal plan to shut Hampden facility
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce says closing the mail processing center will slow mail service and cost nearly 200 jobs.
Ford recalls 450,426 minivans and SUVs
In the case of the 2001 and 2002 Escape, corroded electrical connectors could lead to a fire. Ford advises owners to park the vehicles outdoors until parts become available.
Watchdog says IRS overwhelmed by cheats
The report comes just days after the IRS estimated that people and companies underpaid their taxes by $385 billion last year.
Waterville police log Jan. 11
The Waterville Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 11:
Anson seeks water district board member
ANSON — The Anson and Madison Water District board of trustees has a vacancy for a one-year term position after member Brian Nelson resigned recently. Nomination papers are available at the Town Office.
State Dems sign on to brief backing ‘Obamacare’
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the case this summer.