IN BROOKS, Sunday at 11:29 a.m., harassment was reported on South Brooks Road.
2012
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Romney’s slim victory shows weak support
Don’t be fooled by the swagger in Mitt Romney’s walk at the conclusion of Iowa’s caucuses to choose a Republican presidential nominee.
SNAPSHOT: Ready for skating
Bert Languet sprays a fresh layer of water onto the new community ice rink outside the Alfond Youth Center on North Street in Waterville on Thursday. Starting today, the rink will be open Sunday through Thursday from sunrise to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from sunrise to 9 p.m.
Gov. LePage vetoes three bills
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage issued three more vetoes today, rejecting two bills that extended tax breaks to commercial foresters and nonprofit performing-arts organizations, and one that was aimed at improving the energy efficiency of state buildings. The bills are L.D. 1264, sponsored by Sen. Phil Bartlett, D-Gorham; L.D. 338 sponsored by Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash; […]
Police hunt woman after Corinth pharmacy robbery
Police say the woman threatened to shoot a clerk if anyone moved near a phone and she left with a large amount of Oxycontin.
Jailed arson witness attempts suicide
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. Thomas J. Mulkern, 26, of Gardiner, was arrested Tuesday in Waterville after police there charged with him stealing from an apartment and chased after him. Mulkern […]
Missing toddler’s father describes family’s ordeal
The past two weeks have been difficult for Justin DiPietro. His daughter is missing, and widespread speculation has often focused on him.
LePage gets early start on 2014 election
The next gubernatorial election is three years away, but that hasn’t stopped Gov. LePage from forming a re-election committee, holding a fundraiser and launching a website.
Bin Laden raid: Was Hollywood told too much?
Rep. Peter King, who heads the House Homeland Security Committee, is concerned about the Obama administration’s cooperation with an Oscar-winning filmmaker.
Maine’s fire marshal retiring after 14 years
John C. Dean of Winthrop will retire at the end of the month. Assistant Fire Marshal Joseph Thomas will serve as acting fire marshal.