Lake Region High School got its state-issued grade changed from a D to a C.
July 2013
Firetruck accident raises questions about antique vehicle maintenance
When a 1930 firetruck in Bangor’s Fourth of July parade caused an accident that fatally crushed a Holden man, suspicion immediately focused on the antique truck’s brakes and raised questions about its maintenance.
Health insurance co-op wants insurance rates secret
A co-op setting up one of two proposed health insurance exchanges in Maine has asked the state Bureau of Insurance to keep its proposed health insurance rates a secret temporarily.
Kennebec Journal area police log, July 19, 2013
Augusta
Thursday
At 4:27 p.m., trespassing was reported at Walgreens on Water Street.
Alleged kidnappers beat Chelsea man, threatened him with knife
Two men accused of holding a man overnight against his will inside a Chelsea home has their first court appearance on Friday in Augusta District Court.
BABE RUTH BASEBALL: Central Maine, Apple Valley win
FAIRFIELD — Kolby Lawrence had a pair of hits and Brandon Nale doubled to lead Central Maine past Portland 9-5 in an opening round game of the 14-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament Friday at Keyes Field.
Richmond lobster processor’s lease with Portland to create 69 jobs
The city of Portland has approved two lease agreements with seafood-processing companies that are projected to bring dozens of jobs to the Maine State Pier and generate millions of dollars in revenue for the city.
NY man arrested after scuffle in court
A New York man has been charged with multiple counts of drug trafficking, as well as resisting arrest after physically confronting officers attempting to arrest him inside a courtroom at Kennebec County Superior Court.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Gardiner outlasts Franklin County
FARMINGTON — Gardiner did the best it could against Franklin County on Friday night: Keep the game even as long as Cam Abbott was pitching, and take its chances after that.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Field set for Zone 2 tourney
With Gardiner’s victory over Franklin County in a game that finished Friday evening, the field is finally set for this weekend’s American Legion Zone 2 Baseball tournament.