I have always had a habit of needing to know all the answers. I suppose 10 years of working as a newspaper reporter will do that to you.
2012
Posted inCommunity
Births: Dec. 6-12
AUGUSTA — A daughter, Lydia Jane Juarez, was born Dec. 12 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Ruth and Nehemiah Juarez of West Gardiner.
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Posted inNews
Gardiner hires investigator to look into possible policy violations
GARDINER — The city has hired a private investigator to look into potential violations of city policy in the fire department.
Posted inNews
Driver in fatal crash had suspended license
GARDINER — The man behind the wheel of a Budget rental van that crashed Saturday morning on an icy Brunswick Avenue — killing him and his grandson — was not legally allowed to drive.
Posted inNews
Prosecutor urges jail for woman who stole from lawyers
AUGUSTA — The Gardiner woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $166,000 from the Maine Trial Lawyers Association should be sent to jail for one year, a state prosecutor recommends.
Posted inSports
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Martin asked to shoot more
Ryan Martin shot well over 50 percent during his career at Maranacook Community High School and he took a lot of shots, finishing with over 1,800 career points on his way to being named Mr. Maine Basketball.
Posted inNews
Key witness in arson trial tries to strangle himself
AUGUSTA — A key witness in a recent high-profile arson trial was hospitalized Thursday after he reportedly attempted to strangle himself inside a cell at the Kennebec County jail.
Posted inNews
State fire marshal plans to retire at end of month
AUGUSTA — State Fire Marshal John C. Dean announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the month.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Twinkling holiday lights a mood lift for spectators
I want to express my appreciation for those who displayed holiday spirit with their twinkling lights along the well-traveled Augusta streets. I drove an older infirmed friend to marvel at them one evening. What a mood lift! These people spend time and effort to create these displays, not to mention the cost of power. What […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
YMCA’s vacation activities free, fun for local kids
Recently I found myself wondering what my children might be able to do that would be fun and affordable during their school vacation. I was thankful to have the time off from work to be with them, but I knew our budget would be tight with the Christmas season upon us. Luckily, before school got […]