Brent Burger was elected chairman of True Value Company last month in Atlanta, after having served as a board member since 2007.
March 2013
Coplin Plantation couple draws deer by the dozens at dinner time
Every afternoon, by at least 1 p.m., deer start gathering by the dozen in Harriet and Basil Powers’ front yard in Coplin Plantation, where the couple has been feeding deer for more than 50 years.
Forgotten US airship crash recalled 80 years later
Four years before the Hindenburg disaster in Lakehurst, N.J., a U.S. Navy airship seemingly jinxed from the start and later celebrated in song crashed only about 40 miles away, claiming more than twice as many lives.
Rivals prepare for legal battle over abortion bans
Rival legal teams, well-financed and highly motivated, are girding for court battles over the coming months on laws enacted in Arkansas and North Dakota that would impose the nation’s toughest bans on abortion.
Morning Sentinel area police log, March 31, 2013
IN ATHENS, Saturday at 7:33 a.m., an animal complaint was reported on Main Street.
‘Funny-tastic’ Big Sister has nurtured children in need for more than 20 years
Valerie King has been involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters for more than 20 years, starting out as a member of the board of directors and then becoming a big sister. Destinee Pearl is her third “little sister.”
Would-be Hallowell store owner to explain how he’ll pay $150K settlement
Thomas Hibbert, whose plans to reopen Boynton’s Market in Hallowell in 2011 were derailed, and his wife, Colleen Hibbert, have been subpoenaed to an April 4 disclosure hearing in Augusta District Court to tell a judge how he will pay a $150,000 civil judgment against him.
Gardiner gazebo will return, but when and how?
Before deciding on a design for a new Gardiner Common gazebo, the city is hosting a public forum Tuesday at 6 p.m. for community members to talk about their ideas.
Freeman Township couple homeless after Saturday fire
A fire on Saturday afternoon destroyed the home and garage of Tellis and Brenda Fenwick, on Fenwicks Drive in Freeman Township.
Helicopter drops Easter eggs on Portland
Next Level Church drops hundreds of plastic eggs over Payson Park.