A Waterville man was arrested on three drug trafficking charges near Gilman and Pleasant streets, and two other men were chased and captured by bystanders after they allegedly stole a computer from a Main Street store.
2013
Charges dropped against former Clinton police officer
Court documents cite insufficient evidence as the reason the case was dismissed against Scott A. Francis, 38, of Chelsea.
SNAPSHOT: A work of imperfections
People gather around a sculpture Tuesday outside Jewett Hall at the University of Maine in Augusta following a dedication ceremony for the piece titled “Imperfection is the Greatness of Man.” Students devoted five months to creating the sculpture, which was relocated from the Viles Arboretum to its new permanent location on the campus green.
STILL LIFE: Keeping the beat
Lucas Lovejoy plays the djembe drum inside the stage at the park in the Concourse in Waterville on Tuesday. Lovejoy said the music sounded good as it bounced off nearby building walls. “It’s real cool,” Lovejoy said.
SNAPSHOT: Lesson in culture
Richmond Middle School students watch exchange student Satoko Suwanai, 16, perform a traditional Japanese dance Tuesday at the school in Richmond. The school hosted 10 teenagers and four chaperones participating in the annual exchange with Hall-Dale High School. Richmond students learned about Japanese origami, music and tea ceremonies in addition to dance. Richmond schools began teaching Japanese last year, according to principal Steve Lavoie.
STILL LIFE: Rain, go away
Arthur Caron walks Roslyn Leary home in the rain in Waterville on Monday. The rest of the week is expected to be sunny with moderate temperatures.
October spiders found in the hidden world within our world
During this mild fall, the spider population has thrived past its usual September peak. Many can be found sunning on park benches or hiding undetected in warm kitchens.
Prosecutors in Hernandez case want judge to recuse herself
A filing from the assistant district attorney cites a “well-known and publicly documented history of antagonism” between him and the judge.
Brownville student in 1902 inspiration for Farmington’s college’s 150th anniversary motto
Gov. Paul LePage told the crowd gathered for the university’s 150th anniversary celebration Wednesday that one of the important things that the state’s first public college does for the state is that it puts students first and prepares them for life after college.
Madison man sentenced on drug, child porn charges in state, federal courts
Lester Brown, 62, of Madison, sentenced on Tuesday to federal prison for possessing child pornography, pleaded guilty and sentenced on two state drug trafficking charges on Wednesday.