CHELSEA — Select board member Linda Leotsakos announced her resignation at a special board meeting Thursday night, citing health reasons.
March 2013
Bill could hike I-295 speed limit to 75 mph
The Legislature is considering a bill that would raise the speed limit on Interstate 295 to 75 mph from Scarborough to West Gardiner.
Maine seeks to change law on youth sexting
The measure aims to punish minors short of treating them as sexual predators or criminals.
SNAPSHOT: Tiny bubbles
Crystal Callahan, left, and her daughter, Olivia Callahan, 9 months, watch bubbles during the Incredible Infants event on Friday in the Titcomb Children’s Room at the Lithgow Library in Augusta. Every Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. library aide Jeanne Frost leads a program of songs and games for infants and their caregivers.
SNAPSHOT: Camper show
People are seen framed through a camper door as they climb in and out of campers on Friday during the 40th annual Augusta Camper and RV show at the Augusta Civic Center. Bob Cole, of America’s Best Shows, producer of the event, said this show was the first public show held at the Augusta Civic Center after it opened 40 years ago. The show runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s an Irish Catholic thing
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s St. Padraig’s Day again, and yes, that’s how you really spell it.
Winslow man charged with 10 counts of unlawful drug possession
Winslow police have charged Casey Edward Bellows, 32 with 10 counts of unlawful drug possession after finding crack cocaine, cash and hundreds of pills at his home on Thursday night.
Farmington property tax may increase if budgets are approved
Farmington residents asked to approve municipal, county and school district budgets and elect selectmen.
Legislative committee approves change to sex offender residency law
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted to recommend passage of L.D. 498, preventing sex offenders from residing within 750 feet of the Capitol Area Recreation Association ballfields on the city’s east side.
Mother of slain Biddeford brothers awarded $2.4 million
Tammy Cole, whose sons were gunned down by Rory Holland, says she aims ‘to make his life hell.’