In back left to right: Dakota Leeman, of Washington; Danielle Blanchard, of China, in middle Monique Studholm, of Vassalboro, and Dollis Bizier, of Vassalboro; in front: Callie and Cody Leeman, of Washington.
December 2014
Sebasticook Valley Health to offer course for tobacco users
‘Take the Next Step’ four-week course to begin Jan. 7, 2015.
Solon nomination papers available
Jan. 14, 2015, deadline for completed nomination papers.
Judge seems skeptical of challenge to Obama’s immigration plan
A federal judge questions whether an Arizona sheriff has the legal standing to challenge the president’s order.
Franklin Country Courts
Closed cases for Dec. 4-16, 2014, in Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court.
North Korea loses Internet access; U.S. won’t say whether it is responsible
A security expert says it would be relatively simple for hackers to shut down online access to North Korea, which has limited connectivity and lacks Internet sophistication.
Gardiner’s Bridge Street reopened after traffic mishap
An accident blocked traffic around 7:45 a.m. Monday when a tractor-trailer hauling cars decoupled.
Joe Cocker, English rocker who made others’ songs his own, dies at 70
His performance of “With a Little Help From My Friends” at Woodstock in 1969 epitomized his growling, stylistically expansive style.
Christmas services set for South China Community Church
SOUTH CHINA — A Christmas Eve candlelight service will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at South China Community Church, according to a news release from the church. A service will also be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Christmas Day. Paul Harwath will be pastor. For more information, cisit southchinacommunitychurch.org.