WASHINGTON — The U.S. job market is proving sturdier than expected at a time when the economy is under pressure from Washington gridlock and the threat of government spending cuts.
February 2013
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Collins nears $1 million re-election war chest, among 5 most popular senators
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine started 2013 with more than $900,000 in campaign money and approval ratings that, according to one recent poll, place her among the five most popular senators in the country.
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Fairfield police to probe Thursday cruiser crash
FAIRFIELD — There will be an internal investigation into a motor vehicle crash Thursday morning involving a Fairfield police officer.
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State preparing batterers’ programs for women, seeking balance in domestic violence sentencing
AUGUSTA — As part of Christopher Mosher’s sentence on a charge of domestic violence, he got two years probation and was required to complete a certified batterers’ intervention program.
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Levine’s building in Waterville sought by Conn. businessman
WATERVILLE — A Connecticut businessman with ties to Maine plans to buy and renovate the former Levine’s clothing store building downtown.
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Maine’s oldest family planning program under new mangement
FARMINGTON — The first family planning program in Maine is under new management for the first time in its 45 years.
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Morning Sentinel area police log, Feb. 1, 2013
IN ANSON, Thursday at 5:04 p.m., a report of theft was investigated on Arnolds Lane.
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Farmington District Court, Jan. 14 to Jan. 28, 2013
FARMINGTON — The following cases were closed from Jan. 14 to Jan. 28, 2013, in Farmington District Court.
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Judge signs order to tear down condemned China home, outbuildings
CHINA — A judge signed an order Thursday to allow the town to tear down a mobile home and two outbuildings on Fire Road 60 that officials have deemed dangerous and are owned and occupied by a woman and her family.
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Adults’ care key to ensuring impoverished students’ performance, panel says
WATERVILLE — Without a relationship with a caring adult, children in poverty are much less likely to succeed in school, according to a panel on Poverty and Education in Maine at Thomas College Friday.