January 2014 – Page 185 – Centralmaine.com

Type of oil involved in recent rail explosions may be riskier, regulator says

by From staff and wire reports January 3, 2014

The agency’s findings may expedite the rail industry’s push for stronger tank cars for moving crude and other hazardous materials.

News

SKOWHEGAN DISTRICT COURT

January 3, 2014

SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed Nov. 18-29, 2013, in Skowhegan District Court. June M. Corse, 49, Athens, operating a vehicle without a license, Sept. 11, 2012, in Athens; dismissed. Theresa A. Ferrigno, 54, Solon, disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures, Feb. 16, 2013, in North Anson; dismissed. Joseph A. Gordon, 22, Rumford, assault, Dec. […]

Community

Hopes Place plans grief support sessions

January 3, 2014

WATERVILLE — The next session of Hope’s Place will be held Thursdays beginning Jan. 9, and continuing through Feb. 13. Groups will meet 6-7 p.m. next door to the Hospice Community Center, 320 Main St. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens and families through peer […]

Community

Animal Companion Bereavement Support Group will start Jan. 18

January 3, 2014

WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer a four week grief support group for people grieving the loss of a pet or animal companion. The group will meet from 2-3:30 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1 and 8. at Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center, 304 Main St. There is no […]