WATERVILLE — Peter Schutte has a reputation for going out of his way to help others, not only in his capacity as a businessman, but also as a volunteer.
February 2013
Vassalboro selectmen shave $10,000 from budget with metal roof choice
VASSALBORO — Selectmen trimmed $10,000 from the proposed town budget Friday by opting for a less expensive new roof for the Town Office.
Augusta joins county, courts to request natural gas proposals
AUGUSTA — The city will issue a joint request for proposals to natural gas companies to run pipeline and bring the fuel to heat city, school, county and court buildings in the capital region.
Kennebec Journal area police log, Feb. 22, 2013
At 7:15 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Gannett Street.
Tracked down by police dog, West Gardiner man behind bars
GARDINER — An 18-year-old West Gardiner man spent Thursday night behind bars after a police dog tracked him down after a short car chase through the city.
WESTERN D GIRLS BASKETBALL: Richmond, Rangeley a good matchup
Neither team took their tournament opponents for granted, but Rangeley and Richmond fully expected to play one another Saturday for the Western Maine Class D girls basketball championship.
Fairfield police officer not likely to be charged in crash
FAIRFIELD — A police officer involved in a traffic accident last month on U.S. Route 201 failed to yield to oncoming traffic, but did so in the line of duty and probably will not be charged with a motor vehicle infraction.
LePage won’t sign $153 million bipartisan budget
With almost unanimous support, LePage can’t successfully veto the bill, so he’ll let it take effect without his signature.
Gardiner city officials seek to capture community’s will for future
GARDINER — City officials are encouraging residents to share their ideas about the community’s future at an event Saturday aimed at helping shape a city plan for the next decade.
EASTERN B GIRLS BASKETBALL: Nokomis, Presque Isle face off in final
Ever since Nokomis joined Class B for the 2009-10 season, the Warriors and Presque Isle have met at some point in the Eastern B tournament. They’ll go at it again at 2:05 p.m., today, at Bangor Auditorium for the Eastern B title.