National Guard general, Farmington selectmen grab our attention this week.
May 2014
Bipartisan House vote rebuffs Pentagon on defense spending
Parochial interests reign in an election year.
Bill Nemitz: As money goes to waste, LePage supporters’ silence is deafening
Here’s a question for all you rock-solid supporters of Gov. Paul LePage: At what point did you folks stop caring about wasteful government spending?
TRACK AND FIELD: Panthers win 10th straight Community Cup
But despite a decade of Waterville dominance, local teams are closing the gap.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Bobcats pull out victory over Buckfield
Richmond scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth to prevail 3-2 at home.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Indians get edge over Eagles
Junior Trey Michonski pitched a complete game in Skowhegan’s 3-0 win over Mt. Ararat.
Augusta City Council approves $53.3 million budget, 2.9 percent tax increase
The document’s final version includes changes that reduced the anticipated property tax increase by about half.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Waterville native Huard elected to Hall of Fame
The two-time All-American linebacker is the first UMaine player ever elected to the Hall.
St. Albans man arrested, charged with illegal drug possession
Police found several types of prescription drugs and drug-related paraphernalia at the home of John Tripp III, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputy sheriff prevents release of Skowhegan sex assault suspect
A judge had given the man, charged with the assault of an underaged girl, the opportunity for supervised release.