The vote was 58-41, with four Republicans joining the Democrats in backing the contentious choice.
February 2013
Sentencing for Waterville man deferred 12 months to avoid conviction
AUGUSTA — A Waterville man pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated felony trafficking in marijuana for having 2.6 pounds of what the prosecutor described as flat, processed, pressed marijuana hidden in a safe in his car.
Augusta fires have state investigators seeking answers
AUGUSTA — State investigators say they’re still seeking answers about fires in recent months that left more than a dozen people homeless at two Augusta sites.
FirstPark hires former military man as executive director
OAKLAND — A former military man with an economic development background has been hired as the new executive director of FirstPark, a business park that is supported by 24 area communities.
No charges will be filed in deadly Bath explosion
Though no charges will be filed, the fire marshal’s office said Tuesday that the case is not closed.
Anson school bus accident involves students from two districts
One student sustained a minor injury in a school bus accident on U.S. Route 201A this afternoon.
Suspected getaway driver charged in CVS pharmacy robbery
AUGUSTA — Authorities have charged a 33-year-old Sidney man who is suspected of being the getaway driver during a Capitol Street CVS pharmacy robbery that occurred Nov. 17.
Rodman takes ‘basketball diplomacy’ to N. Korea
The former NBA star has brought his basketball skills and flamboyant style — tattoos, nose studs and all — to a country with possibly the world’s strictest dress code.
Pistorius plans his own service for Steenkamp
Pistorius’ reputation management firm said he specifically requested the service “as he remains in deep mourning for the loss of his partner Reeva.”
2nd major snowstorm paralyzes parts of Midwest
More than 100,000 homes and businesses lose electricity, and at least three deaths are blamed on the blizzard.