AUGUSTA — The following is a list of cases closed between Dec. 20, 2012, and Dec. 26, 2012, in Augusta District Court:
2012
Kennebec County Superior Court sentencings
AUGUSTA — Several people were sentenced recently in separate cases heard in Kennebec County Superior Court:
Red Barn restaurant recognized with President’s Award by Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
AUGUSTA — Since starting a series of benefit dinners in November 2010, The Red Barn restaurant has raised $400,000 for local nonprofit groups, events and individuals in need.
Fireworks restrictions likely coming to Oakland
OAKLAND — The new year is likely to bring fireworks restrictions to the town, as officials move toward a new ordinance.
Snowmobile trails groomed at start of promising season
BELGRADE — Ernie Rice motored slowly through a tunnel of snow-bent hemlock trees Sunday, while flurries swirled through the air. Behind his snowmobile, Rice towed a 400-pound metal drag and groomed the wind-blown powder into a path as smooth as polished marble.
SNAPSHOT: All downhill from here
Jennifer Fielding launches her daughter, Abbie, 9, rear, and Lia Umland, 5, in a sled Sunday, down a hill at the Oaklands Farm in Gardiner. Another six inches of snow fell between Saturday and Sunday, creating perfect conditions for winter expeditions. The Fieldings, of Gardiner, were accompanied by their son, Connor, 7, on the downhill adventure.
Communities mourning a couple full of promise
Shooting victims Derrick Thompson, 19, and Alivia Welch, 18, were passionate about life, friends say.
SNAPSHOT: Four make Eagle Scout in Manchester
Nick Neuhaus, left, Tucker Whitman, Tommy Lanphear and Alec Daigle salute the flag Sunday, during their Eagle Court of Honor by Boy Scout Troop 622 in Manchester. The teenagers were recognized at the Manchester Elementary School after each completed lengthy community projects and were elevated to the ranks of Eagle Scout.
SNAPSHOT: Shack fuel
Mike Baker, left, confers with Paul Peaslee Sr., on Sunday as his son, Paul Peaslee Jr., unloads several cords of firewood at Baker’s Smelt Camps in Pittston. The elm and ash keep the shacks that sit on the frozen river warm for winter anglers, Paul Peaslee Jr. said. Baker said that camps, which burn about 25 cords a winter, should be opening next week.
Deal reached for stopping spike in milk prices
The House and Senate Agriculture committees agreed to a one-year extension of the 2008 farm bill that expired in October.