Wednesday’s police blotter
February 2013
Farmington Falls woman killed in Vienna crash Wednesday
A Farmington Falls woman died early this morning after her car crashed off Tower Road in Vienna, state police said. Police believe speed was a likely factor.
Maine Yankee owners reimbursed $82 million by government
The money has been put in a trust fund while the company files a plan on how it will use the award to benefit ratepayers.
Authorities: 4 dead in fiery highway crash in Ga.
The Georgia State Patrol was still trying to piece together what started the series of wrecks involving 27 vehicles.
Boy Scouts delay decision on gays until May
‘The organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy,” a spokesman says.
More corporate cuts planned for Hannaford
The grocery chain’s parent company says the reductions will not affect employees in stores.
Goodbye Saturday mail? Postal Service plans cuts
The USPS will continue to deliver packages six days a week but delivery of other mail will be cut back to five days a week.
Obama to nominate outdoor retail exec for Interior
The president is expected to nominate Sally Jewell, CEO of outdoor equipment company REI, to head up the Department of the Interior.
Monopoly: If the iron was your lucky token, you are out of luck
The Scottie Dog was the most popular of the classic tokens in an online contest sponsored by game-maker Hasbro. The iron got the least votes and was kicked to the curb.