Florists, bakeries, restaurants and others could see gains, but some expect the impact to build over time.
2012
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Waterville District Court, Nov. 12 to Nov. 16, 2012
WATERVILLE — The following cases were closed from Nov. 12 to Nov. 16, 2012, in Waterville District Court.
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Kennebec Journal area police log, Dec. 25, 2012
At 5:26 p.m., shoplifting was reported at Damon’s Beverage Barn on Bangor Street.
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Hallowell filmmaker plans gala for opening of short film
Hallowell real estate developer turned filmmaker Chris Walters wanted the premiere of his new short film to be about more than the film itself.
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Snowe retirement, King election Maine’s top 2012 news story
PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe shocked the political world when she announced in February that she would not run for re-election, citing gridlock and an increasingly polarized climate in Washington.
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Red-carpet cheer greets Christmas diners at Waterville Elks lodge
WATERVILLE — Music, Christmas cheer and three-quarters of a ton of food were all on hand at the Elks lodge for Christmas, as nearly a thousand people gathered to celebrate the holiday.
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Memories of Sears Roebuck catalogs and half-sawbuck Christmas trees
WATERVILLE — The holiday season would start for Ernest Verrill and his 12 brothers and sisters when his father brought home a $5 Christmas tree from a nearby lot.
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Oakland Town Council meeting to be recorded, posted to YouTube
OAKLAND — Wednesdays Town Council meeting will be accessible to the public in a new way as the town tinkers with posting video of its meetings on the Internet.
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Morning Sentinel area police log, Dec. 25, 2012
IN ANSON, Sunday at 6:41 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.
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Wind power churns out big voltage in Maine, but still short of goals
AUGUSTA — Wind power generated in Maine is now producing nearly 500 megawatts, enough to supply the average needs of 175,000 households. However, it’s still well short of the state’s goal for wind generation by 2015.