The state’s teachers would be given more leeway to intervene physically when dealing with a disruptive student under a bill scheduled for a public hearing Wednesday.
February 2013
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Cameron pleads guilty to cutting off monitor; sentencing in 3-5 months
PORTLAND — A former state prosecutor who cut off his electronic monitoring device and fled Maine last November while out on bail pleaded guilty Tuesday to a new charge.
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Somerset jail administrator released in budget-cutting move
EAST MADISON — The top administrator at the Somerset County Jail was relieved of his duties Tuesday in a move to cut jail spending for the coming year.
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Morning Sentinel area police log, Feb. 19, 2013
SKOWHEGAN — Firefighters were sent to Chestnut Street Tuesday morning after a caller reported a fire in a mobile home. Skowhegan fire
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School food vendors peddle new offerings, ideas at Nokomis trade show
NEWPORT — As head cook for Albert S. Hall School in Waterville, Ann Marquis is in charge of providing breakfast and lunch for about 225 children every school day.
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Alleged Waterville drug robber faces judge on April 9
WATERVILLE — A Skowhegan man charged with robbing a High Street resident of prescription pills is scheduled to appear April 9 in Kennebec County Superior Court.
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Waterville volunteer named Mid-Maine chamber’s 2012 Elias A. Joseph Award recipient
WATERVILLE — Officials at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce tried for years to recognize Shawn Michaud for his many hours of volunteer service.
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Fairfield school trespasser’s court hearing moved to March 27
SKOWHEGAN — A 48-year-old Fairfield man with a history of violence and mental illness will not appear in court Wednesday to face charges that he trespassed and resisted arrest at an area high school.
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WESTERN C GIRLS BASKETBALL: Madison hangs on to beat Mt. Abram
AUGUSTA — Madison had handled Mt. Abram twice already this season, and it was clear early Tuesday afternoon that this was a different Mt. Abram team. But while the Roadrunners were clearly improved, Madison still has a deep well of players to turn to for the big shot. This time, it was junior guard Cristie Vicneire, whose clutch shooting in the third quarter spiked Mt. Abram’s rally and enabled the Bulldogs to hold on for a 50-42 victory in a Western C quarterfinal at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Bill would close loophole on sex-offender residency ordinances
AUGUSTA — A loophole in existing state law that would allow sex offenders to live near the Capitol Area Recreation Association ballfields on the city’s east side is the subject of a new piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Pouliot, R-Augusta.