AUGUSTA — The following is a list of cases closed in Augusta District Court Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, 2012.
2012
Adult education grant helps programs at Gardiner, Maranacook schools
The programs received a joint award of $29,825 from the Maine College Access Challenge, a federal grant program administered by the Finance Authority of Maine.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF NOTEBOOK: Erskine bounces back for victory
The Erskine Academy golf team showed off its mental toughness, as well as its physical ability, this past week.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Duo carries Maine to win
ORONO — Zoe Adkins and Annabelle Hamilton each scored their second goal of the season as the University of Maine field hockey team took a 2-1 win over Bryant University on Sunday.
NASCAR: Gordon beats out Busch for final playoff spot
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Four-time series champion Jeff Gordon felt like his hopes were dead in the water when NASCAR red-flagged his last chance to get into the playoffs because of rain at Richmond International Raceway.
MLB: Sox fall in 9th inning
BOSTON (AP) — Omar Vizquel bid a fitting farewell to Fenway Park.
TENNIS: Williams rallies to win U.S. Open title
NEW YORK (AP) — Finally tested, even trailing, at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams turned things around just in time.
Chicago teachers strike for first time in 25 years
Negotiations with the district failed over issues including compensation and evaluations, the union says.
REPORTING ASIDE: Keep the change
I drove up to a fast-food joint in Waterville the other day to grab a cup of coffee. In a hurry, I did the drive-through, ordered the coffee, and was told it was $1.07. I approached the window, whipped out a dollar bill and a dime, handed it to the clerk and waited.
Winslow council plans to appoint committee to oversee station work
WINSLOW — Town officials tonight will likely appoint a committee to oversee the police station construction project that was halted Aug. 3.