FARMINGTON — The following cases were closed from July 16, 2012, to Aug. 30, 2012, in Franklin County Superior Court.
2012
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Start of autumn is start of another economic boon: leaf-peeping season
The summer tourism season remains crucial for the state’s $7.7 billion annual tourism industry, but the leaf-peeping season and Columbus Day weekend have become the biggest moneymaker for hotels and restaurants.
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Schools hurtling toward No Child Left Behind deadline
Without intervention, U.S. school districts are hurtling toward a long-anticipated statistical brick wall in 2013-14, when all students must be proficient in reading and mathematics, including those in minority, special education and economically disadvantaged subgroups.
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We’ve got what bugs want, so be vigilant
People may be wondering why the familiar sounds of “Bzzzzzt… slap!” have moved from being merely annoying to becoming a serious threat to public health.
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Man allegedly head-butts Fairfield cop, faces slate of additional charges
FAIRFIELD — A man who reportedly head-butted two police officers late Sunday when they arrested him for violating conditions of release is scheduled to appear today in Skowhegan District Court.
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Falling enrollment predicted to stop at Maine’s universities
PORTLAND — Enrollment at Maine’s universities has been dropping for years, but education officials say the worst is over and the student population should level off this semester following efforts to stem the decline.
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Franco-American Family Festival hits 10th anniversary
WATERVILLE — The rich culture and traditions of Canadians who settled here many years ago will be celebrated this weekend during the 10th annual Franco-American Family Festival.
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Kathryn Foster’s winding career path to UMF
Foster was born a middle child in 1957, and grew up in suburban New Jersey, where her mother studied drama and her father worked as a mathematician.
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Windover Foundation adds $1 million to MaineGeneral funds
AUGUSTA — Fundraising for the new regional hospital in north Augusta got a $1 million boost recently from the Windover Foundation, whose trustees include Moira and Robert Fuller, of Winthrop.
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Zoning changes for housing projects top Waterville’s city council agenda
WATERVILLE — City councilors tonight are scheduled to consider proposed changes to the zoning ordinance for two housing projects.