Troy Eafrati is facing two misdemeanor charges for allegedly buying the riding mower from a New Sharon resident with a false check and then trying to disguise it.
May 2014
Divided Supreme Court OKs prayer at local council meetings
Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority, said such prayers are ceremonial and in keeping with the nation’s traditions.
Tractor-trailer truck flips over in Solon
A southbound truck carrying lumber from Quebec got stuck in mud along the road, causing it to tip.
Dunkin’ Donuts readies to do battle in Europe
With a menu that includes Euro-centric products like porridge, curry doughnuts and pastrami croissants, the chain hopes customers respond to ‘our basic offer of speed and value and fun.’
Target CEO stepping down in wake of data breach
The company’s sales, profit and stock price have all suffered since the breach was disclosed nearly five months ago.
Three critically injured in R.I. circus accident
The accident occurred during an act in which eight performers hang ‘like a human chandelier’ using their hair.
More Maine parents think their teens drink alcohol
The Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services found a 12 percent increase from 2009 to 2013.
Violence in Ukraine: Odessa mayhem stirs fears of civil war
Pro-Ukrainian activists vow to defend the major port city as security forces are losing control.
Bath Iron Works hiring 600 more to work on six ships simultaneously
Staffing at the Bath shipyard is expected to reach 2004 levels by year’s end amid a ‘backlog’ of work that defies budget cuts and uncertainy in Washington.
Maine charter school commissioners could decide to hear appeal
If the seven-member panel reconsiders Maine Virtual Academy’s application, the school still will need five votes for approval.