Augusta officials are considering seeking out energy efficiency upgrades that could include small jet engine-like microturbines to help both heat and power several city buildings.
March 2013
Incumbents sweep Norridgewock selectmen seats
The current Board of Selectmen, and most candidates up for re-election in Norridgewock will remain in place in the coming year following elections at the annual Town Meeting on Monday night
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonsant steps down at Cony
AUGUSTA — Cony High School boys basketball coach Tim Bonsant announced his retirement from coaching at the school’s winter awards banquet Monday night.
For many, rally into Dow record feels empty
The Dow roared to a record Tuesday. Yet the market’s run-up feels worlds away from the lives of many Americans.
Athens selectman challenged by former Mass. trooper
Athens Second Selectman Charles Rotondi faces Steve Strang Sr., a retired Massachusetts state trooper and full-time resident for the past 6 months, in Friday’s election.
LePage pick for Dirigo board rejected
A panel rejects Jonathan McKane’s nomination 8-5, though it will still go before the full Legislature.
Hugo Chavez, fiery Venezuelan leader, dies at 58
Chavez led one coup attempt, defeated another and was re-elected three times. Almost the only adversary it seemed he couldn’t beat was cancer.
Palmyra Community Center focus of Saturday Town Meeting
Palmyra voters will be asked to move the town office to the community center and approve a slightly higher municipal budget on Saturday, during the annual Town Meeting.
Blaine House talk sparks discussion of Congress race
As Mike Michaud eyes a run for governor, state Sen. Emily Cain weighs a bid for his seat.
Proposals for ferry to Portland are rejected
Nova Scotia says it will keep looking for an operator to start service between the province and Maine in 2014.