PORTLAND — A pair of studies commissioned by a foundation that wants to create a national park in northern Maine suggest that communities near federal parks have better economic performance than other rural communities and that creation of a second national park in Maine could create 450 to 1,000 jobs.
February 2013
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BOYS HOCKEY: Denis scores 2 in Waterville win
AUBURN — Dalton Denis scored both goals for the Waterville boys hockey team in its 2-1 win over Gray-New Gloucester/Poland on Thursday.
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Kents Hill knocks off Gould
KENTS HILL — Ethan Feldman scored a game-high 19 points to lead the Kents Hill boys basketball team to a 64-43 win over Gould Academy on Thursday.
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Kennebec Journal area police log: Feb. 14, 2013
AUGUSTA — Wednesday, At 4:49 p.m., a 42-year-old Litchfield man was issued a summons on the Calumet Bridge on a charge of operating under the influence.
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Augusta councilors looking to join Gardiner, county natural gas deal
AUGUSTA — City councilors are considering joining with Gardiner and Kennebec County to seek a deal with one of two competing companies to bring natural gas via pipeline to municipal, county, school and court buildings in the two cities.
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Morning Sentinel area police log, Feb. 14, 2013
IN ATHENS, Wednesday at 8:54 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance was investigated on Hole In The Wall Road.
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Waterville District Court, Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 4, 2013
WATERVILLE — The following cases were closed from Dec. 31, 2012, to Jan. 4, 2013, in Waterville District Court.
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South Portland chef, ice sculptor star of Flavors of Freeport Friday
Jesse Bouchard makes his living as a chef, but he’s becoming famous for his ice carving.
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FEC audit faults Maine Republicans for record-keeping violations
The FEC does not assess penalties for the violations but leaves the door open for future enforcement.
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Thomas College, KVCC to freeze tuition rates for next year
Tuition will remain flat next year for two area colleges, and perhaps more.