2012
Robotics team dinner and dancing Jan. 7
BELGRADE — The Messalonskee Robotics Team will host an Italian dinner and dancing Saturday at the Center for All Seasons. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
GEORGE SMITH: All our techno-toys give us more outlets to behave rudely, crudely
The lack of civility in today’s communications is troubling, makes it difficult to collaborate and cooperate, and keeps us angry and frustrated.
Muskie Center plansJanuary activities
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations Muskie Center will offer the following activities in January: Elvis impersonator, Jan. 8; spiritual table tipping, Jan. 20; a wildlife presentation, Jan. 25; a digital camera class, Jan. 26 and a trip to Reny’s in Gardiner, Jan. 30.
Professional wrestling stars coming for Fairfield event
FAIRFIELD — Look for former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Doink the Clown in the ring 7 p.m. Thursday in the Fairfield Community Center for a night of professional wrestling.
Investigators looking intohomemade bomb explosion
FARMINGTON — A homemade explosive was detonated on a remote road Monday night, scaring a nearby resident and prompting an investigation by state and federal law enforcement officials, police said.
New fuel fund offered for FCHN employees
FARMINGTON — Rebecca Ryder, Franklin Community Health Network president, recently announced the organization has established a fuel fund for employees who may require assistance with heating costs this winter.
Crashes cause serious injury
NORRIDGEWOCK — A 20-year-old Mercer woman is likely paralyzed after the pickup truck she was driving crashed twice in one night and started to burn as she allegedly tried to evade a state trooper.
Corrections
An A1 story Tuesday about the Mayoral Inaugural Ball incorrectly identified Eric B. Thomas, who is to play at the event. Thomas, professor of jazz at Colby College, was also identified as a Waterville city councilor. The councilor is Erik Thomas. It was a reporter’s error.