As the head of Hasbro’s research and development, he created the action figure as a way to honor veterans.
May 2014
Chinese woman scales Everest from Nepal side
The 40-year-old woman and her five Sherpa guides reach the 20,035-foot summit on Friday.
Maine State Aquarium opens for season on Saturday
The aquarium in West Boothbay Harbor will remain open until Sept. 28.
SOMERSET COUNTY COURTS
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed – March 24-28, 2014, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court. Justin Barry Adams, 20, Anson, domestic violence assault-priors DV, Aug. 23, 2013, in Madison; parole violation, 90 day jail sentence, probation partially revoked, probation continued. Lisa M. Adams, 41, Skowhegan, domestic violence assault, April 30, […]
Bowdoin College starts weekend with commencement
The class of 485 includes students from 37 states and the District of Columbia, and from 15 countries and territories.
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTS
FARMINGTON— The following cases were closed March 24-April 7, 2014, in Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court. Pamela J. Butterfield, 49, Jay, driving to endanger, Oct. 31, 2013, in Wilton; $575 fine. Juan C. Colon, 24, Livermore Falls, operate vehicle without license, Dec. 6, 2013, in Livermore Falls; $150 fine. Margaret B. Cummings, […]
Local food bank farm project joins forces with Maine Farmland Trust
UNITY — The Unity-based Veggies For All food bank farm project is now part of Maine Farmland Trust’s Farm Viability Program. Veggies For All is a community agriculture project that works to relieve hunger by growing vegetables for those in need, while collaborating with partners to distribute and increase access to quality and nutritious food, […]
UMF Partnership for Civic Advancement was recently honored
The UMF Partnership for Civic Advancement was recently honored by the Maine Campus Compact .