The results, however, provide little comfort to people who complain that the meters are hurting their health.
February 2013
Pittsburgh girl, 6, crashes car in bid to see dad
Police say the girl hit two parked vehicles, pushing one of them into a third, before hitting a utility pole.
Pakistani girl shot by Taliban appears on video
Malala Yousufzai drew the world’s attention when she was shot by Taliban militants on Oct. 9 because she promoted girls’ education and “Western thinking” and criticized the militant group.
Informational meeting for gardeners Feb. 13
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Franklin County Farm Bureau will co-sponsor an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Town Office downstairs conference room. The program will feature a Spotted Wing Drosophila presentation by David Handley, vegetable and small fruit specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension — Highmoor Farm and James Dill, pest management.
Winter Poker Walk Feb. 16
MADISON — The fourth annual Winter Poker Walk is set for Saturday, Feb. 16, sponsored by The Relay For Life Team: S.O.S. (Securing Our Survival).
Belgrade Talent Show scheduled for March 9
BELGRADE — The Belgrade Talent Show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons.
THURSDAY’S EVENTS — FEB. 7, 2013
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Ex-Mass. chemist pleads not guilty in crime lab case
Annie Dookhan was indicted in December on a total of 27 charges related to her alleged misconduct at the lab. The scandal could jeopardize thousands of criminal cases.
Maine gas prices shoot up 14 cents in past week
The price is 16 cents a gallon higher than a month ago and 11 cents higher than a year ago.