December 2014 – Page 36 – Centralmaine.com

New DNA evidence links deceased  convict to other cold-case murders

by The Associated Press December 23, 2014

Edward Mayrand, previously convicted of rape and murder, died in prison in Rhode Island in 2011.

Approval to build a new fire station and renovate Lithgow Library are among the goals achieved.

Tim Wheaton brings 30 years of experience from Harvard to the role, which he will begin in late January.

by Terry Devereaux Special to the kennebec Journal December 23, 2014December 23, 2014

The local wrestlers, now competing at USM, laid claim to the rare feat last Sunday.

Winslow police told strikers to stay off Mike Reed’s property as the group sang songs and showed off a bucket of coal.

Ramon Rodriguez, 89, who has a history of central Maine police clashes, will answer charges Wednesday that he skipped a Skowhegan court date.

News

by The Associated Press December 23, 2014December 24, 2014

A spokesman says the 90-year-old former president was taken by ambulance to Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday evening as a ‘precaution.’

Waterville area police reports for Dec. 23, 2014.

by DOUG ALDEN The Associated Press December 23, 2014December 24, 2014

Patrice Bergeron gets three assists in Boston’s 5-3 win, its third victory in the last four games.

by KYLE HIGHTOWER The Associated Press December 23, 2014

Boston makes just one of its first 17 field goal attempts, falling behind by 25 points before rallying in the fourth quarter and falling short.